Business magnates, real estate tycoons, and A-list celebrities alike gathered, each vying for a coveted invitation.

The streets were jammed with high-end cars, creating a traffic gridlock that made it nearly impossible to pass through.

The Royal Grand Hotel and the Maple Hotel were competitors, to begin with. Now their rivalry extended even to their security teams and ushers.

Each team was determined to outshine the other, their bespoke uniforms a testament to their competitive spirit. The underground parking lots had been expanded to accommodate the flood of guests. From a distance, passersby whispered among themselves.

"Both families are throwing engagement parties today. Attending either will land you offending the other."

"I think the Nichols have the upper hand. They're the top dogs in Seamar City. Who would dare disrespect them?"

"I heard Mr. Houston Sr. spent over 100 million dollars on this engagement party."

"What? 100 million?"

this

car. One of them, dressed in a black high-end gown, wrinkled her nose in disdain as she surveyed the grand entrance to the Royal Grand Hotel. "Hmph, this Debra is nothing but a divorcée, and yet the Houstons think

hotel entrance. Jealousy clawed at her

to Seamar City, but the only thing she ever got from him was a monthly

she had met Marion and fallen for him long

is bankrupt now, too," Liza Eaton snorted. "Her family probably

loud voice attracted the attention of those

turned pale, her eyes darting nervously. "Liza, come on, say

be a joke. Mr. Houston's giving her this massive engagement

Without a proper gift to present,

their elite circle, reputation was everything. If Debra's family had fallen from grace, she'd

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