Chapter 1 - The Blow in the Ballroom
Under the soaring crystal chandeliers of the Grandeur Hotel’s luxury ballroom, Victor Romano lifted his champagne flute to celebrate his engagement. Clad in a tailored black Italian suit with slicked-back dark hair, the ruthless mafia boss exuded effortless power. Beside him, his blonde fiancée, Clara Whitmore, glowed in an ice-blue gown.
Suddenly, twenty-four-year-old maid Lena Hart stepped forward, pulled back her fist, and punched Victor directly across the jaw.
The impact sent the crystal flute flying through the air, shattering against the white marble floor. A collective gasp echoed through the room as surrounding high-society guests froze in disbelief. The spilled golden champagne hit the cold stone—and instantly turned into an unnatural, toxic dark purple, fizzing violently as a sharp bitter almond scent filled the air.
"Don’t drink that!" Lena yelled, her desperate voice cutting through the stunned silence.
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Victor stumbled back, holding his silver tray in one hand while touching his bleeding lower lip with the other. He stared at the humble maid in pure shock, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
👉 Read on to discover Victor's chilling reaction as he realizes why the maid struck him.
