《The Birthday's Bitter Gift》

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 04:47:34 +0000

Elara moved with unshaken confidence, her emerald gown shimmering under the soft glow of the chandeliers as all eyes followed her. The envelope she'd been holding found its place on the table near the cake, an understated yet deliberate gesture. Then, with a poised calm that rivaled the intensity of the tension in the room, she took a fork, sliced a small piece of the pristine cake, and brought it to her lips.