As the clock struck the appointed hour, the banquet hall at the Tang family manor transformed into a veritable palace of opulence. Servants, resplendent in their finest attire, escorted the cream of society into the grand hall, where the air was thick with the scent of extravagance.
The who's who of the wealthy and influential had gathered, their faces a blur of designer labels and designer smiles. Charles had gone all out, extending invitations to the four most influential families in the country: the Qin, the Shen, the Luo, and the Qiao. But despite his best efforts, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of uncertainty. He had heard rumors that the Qin and Shen families were likely to attend, but until they actually showed up, he wouldn't be able to relax.
