McKenzie scanned the room, his eyes lit with a greedy hunger. He turned to Chloe and her father with a dismissive wave. "Forgive me, I need to attend to some high-level business. The 'Big Fish' have already arrived, and I cannot miss this opportunity," said McKenzie, his voice trembling slightly with a mix of excitement and nerves.
As McKenzie hurried off to network, Mr. Brooks led Chloe toward a seating area. His face was a mask of suppressed rage. "If your grandfather were well, they would never have dared to treat us with such blatant disrespect. To be sidelined like common merchants..."
Chloe didn't respond. She simply lowered her head, her face an empty, emotionless void as she sat down, her hands folded tightly in her lap.
Ethan stared at her, his mind racing. Why is she here? What is happening to her family?
