Chapter 2 - Shockwaves Ripple Through the Opulent Dining Room
The deafening echo of shattering crystal hung heavily in the air of the luxurious American dining room.
A dozen wealthy guests sat frozen in absolute disbelief, their forks hovering inches above fine china plates.
Eleanor stumbled backward against the mahogany sideboard, her crimson red evening suit trembling with sudden rage.
Her styled silver hair was slightly disheveled, and her arrogant expression had completely dissolved into sheer shock.
Daniel stood immovable like a granite statue, his navy blue suit jacket straining across his broad shoulders.
His chest heaved with heavy, controlled breaths as he locked his lethal gaze directly onto his mother.
Amy pressed her face into Daniel's shoulder, weeping softly while the six-month-old baby stirred nervously against her chest.
The triangular US flag resting neatly inside the glass display case on the mantel gleamed under the chandelier.
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No one in the room dared to breathe, fearing that the slightest movement would trigger another explosion.
The opulent crystal chandeliers cast sparkling, indifferent reflections over a family tearing itself apart from the inside.
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