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Morna followed Rayna through the grandiose halls of the banquet venue, away from the buzzing crowd. The isolated setting they found themselves in was a small, elegantly decorated garden room. Moonlight streamed in through large windows, casting a serene glow over the lush greenery and delicate flowers. The subtle scent of night-blooming jasmine filled the air, adding to the tranquility of the space.

Rayna took a deep breath, seeming to gather her thoughts. "This banquet is quite something, isn't it?" she began, her tone conversational. "The Wilsons certainly know how to put on a show."

Morna nodded, her eyes scanning the room. "Yes, it's impressive. But it's more...