Chapter 5 - The Grand Arrival At The Miami Oceanfront Museum
Along Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, the Atlantic Legacy Gala was already in full, glittering swing.
Flashbulbs popped continuously along the red carpet as politicians, real estate tycoons, and socialites stepped out of luxury limousines.
Grant Holloway escorted Delaney Cross up the grand limestone steps, pausing briefly for local fashion photographers.
Delaney beamed radiantly, pressing close to Grant’s side to ensure her designer burgundy gown captured maximum media attention.
“Look at the guest list, Grant... everyone who is anyone in South Florida business is here tonight,” Delaney whispered excitedly.
“And Bellamy Holdings’ mysterious chairwoman is rumored to finally make her first public appearance,” Grant replied, adjusting his lapel.
“If we can secure a direct private contract with her tonight, Holloway Meridian will double its market valuation by morning,” he added proudly.
They swept through the towering glass doors into the grand exhibition hall, basking in the artificial warmth of elite approval.
Neither of them had the slightest inkling that their entire financial existence was about to be obliterated within the hour.
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The champagne flute in Grant’s hand trembled slightly as anticipation for the evening’s keynote address reached its fever pitch.
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