The air was heavy with tension, though the lavish surroundings of the charity gala gave no hint of the danger lurking beneath. Louis stood by the grand window of the ballroom, his sharp eyes scanning the room as a sea of well-dressed guests mingled and laughed, oblivious to the storm brewing in his world.

This event wasn’t just for show. Louis had orchestrated it to bring together some of the city’s most influential figures—businessmen, politicians, and those with ties to the underworld. It was a trap, meticulously set to flush out those targeting Daisy.

Daisy arrived late, her radiant presence turning heads as she walked in wearing a sleek black...