Chapter 12 - The Foundation Gala
To maintain the illusion of normal high-society life, Victoria insisted on hosting the annual Calloway Children’s Foundation Gala that weekend.
The grand ballroom was illuminated by massive crystal chandeliers, filled with hundreds of wealthy donors, politicians, and socialites.
Daniel stood near the entrance in a sharp charcoal gray suit, forcing a polite, charming smile for the flashing press cameras.
“Smile, Daniel. Project absolute strength and normalcy,” Victoria whispered under her breath as she adjusted her pearl necklace.
In the corner of the ballroom, a quiet whisper rippled through the crowd as rumors of the missing body began to circulate.
No funeral had been scheduled, no casket had been seen, and local gossip blogs were starting to ask uncomfortable questions.
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Julian Miller, a prominent Wall Street investor, raised his glass to toast the family while eyeing Daniel with suspicious skepticism.
The facade of perfection was beginning to crack under the intense scrutiny of the wealthy Los Angeles elite.
