Chapter 221
Chapter 221:
In two days, the Phoenix Grid would power those city lights. In two days, Rose and Herod would make their final move, and Camille would be ready. In two days, one chapter would close, and another would begin.
The phoenix ring caught the moonlight once more as she raised her hand to touch Alexander’s face. Tomorrow, they would return to vigilance, to preparation for whatever Rose planned next. But tonight, tonight was theirs alone.
The Kane Industries tower gleamed like a diamond against the night sky, every window ablaze with light. Inside the grand ballroom on the fortieth floor, crystal chandeliers cast golden reflections across the sea of New York’s elite who had gathered for the gala celebrating the Phoenix Grid launch. Tomorrow, the city’s power system would change forever.
Camille stood at the entrance, her midnight blue gown catching the light with each breath. The dress hugged her curves before flaring at her knees, a subtle reminder of the phoenix that had become her symbol. At her side, Alexander looked equally striking in a perfectly tailored tuxedo, his hand resting lightly against the small of her back.
“Ready?” he murmured, his lips close to her ear.
She nodded, straightening her shoulders as they stepped into the room together. A hush fell over the crowd, followed by enthusiastic applause. Cameras flashed, capturing the moment for tomorrow’s society pages.
“They love you,” Alexander said as they moved through the crowd, accepting congratulations from every side.
“They love what we represent,” Camille corrected. “Success. Power. The future.”
The mayor approached, hand extended. “Ms. Kane, Mr. Pierce, the guests of honor! New York can’t thank you enough for what you’ve accomplished with the Phoenix Grid.”
“Victoria Kane’s vision made it possible,” Camille replied smoothly, the practiced response coming easily.
“But you and Mr. Pierce made it a reality,” the mayor insisted. “Everyone’s talking about you two, the power couple who revolutionized how this city runs. Your relationship has become a symbol of what partnerships can achieve!”
More people crowded around them, eager to claim a moment with the night’s stars. Camille smiled and responded to their praise with gracious nods, while keeping track of the room’s key players. The governor by the east windows. The city council near the bar. International investors at the central tables. Everyone who mattered had come to witness history in the making.
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Victoria appeared at their side, resplendent in silver that matched her hair. “The governor wants to speak with you both,” she said, skillfully extracting them from the admiring crowd.
As they crossed the room, Camille caught whispers following in their wake.
“They make such a handsome couple…”
“…their romance began during the Grid development…”
“…transformed Kane Industries and Pierce Enterprises in less than a few months.”
The night continued in a whirl of significant conversations and strategic networking. Though champagne flowed freely, Camille sipped sparingly. Tomorrow required absolute clarity. Rose and Herod remained at large, their final move still unknown.
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