Graduation ceremony.
The grand hall of X Starling was filled with the scent of expensive perfume and a glamorous atmosphere.
It was the night of the graduation party, a final gathering for the students and their families. When the Salazar family walked in, the room fell silent for a moment.
Alexander led the way, followed by Dante, who looked elegant in his black suit. Then came the brothers, Malvin, Roger, Lucas, and Leo. The sheer presence of the family was enough to draw every eye in the room.
They were the center of attention, moving toward their reserved table with a practiced, quiet confidence.
Nathan slipped away from the main group almost immediately. He headed for the backstage area, his heart pounding against his ribs. He was dressed in a dark, well-fitted suit that made him feel suffocated. He felt like a different person.
Backstage, the air was cooler and smelled of old wood and stage makeup. It was full of chaos compared to the main hall.
