Grand Charity Gala – The Imperial Crown Ballroom
Grand Charity Gala – The Imperial Crown Ballroom
The ballroom was a dazzling sea of diamonds and designer gowns, but the most anticipated guest hadn't arrived—yet.
Suddenly, the grand doors swung open.
Selina Jiang appeared, dressed in a breathtaking black gown embroidered with silver phoenix patterns, symbolizing her rebirth from the ashes. Her presence silenced the room instantly.
Walking beside her, Damian Lu exuded a powerful, untouchable aura, his sharp eyes scanning the room like a predator.
At the center of the hall stood Linda, Selina's scheming stepmother, surrounded by influential figures and smiling smugly—until she saw Selina.
Linda's expression twisted in disbelief."You dare show your face here, Selina?" she hissed. "This is my stage!"
Selina smiled faintly, her voice calm but icy."Your stage?" Her eyes swept across the crowd. "From this moment on, the Jiang name will no longer be associated with scandal and shame—but with my rise."
Before Linda could react, the massive LED screen behind them flickered to life.
A shocking exposé played across the screen: secret recordings of Linda's embezzlement, illegal businesses, and off-shore accounts siphoning millions.
The crowd gasped. Reporters scrambled to capture the moment.
Linda's face turned deathly pale. "This is slander! Fabricated lies!"
Selina stepped forward gracefully, her heels clicking with every deadly word."The Anti-Corruption Bureau doesn't think so."
Right on cue, a group of officers entered the ballroom.
"Linda Zhang, you're under arrest for financial fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy against the Jiang Corporation. Please come with us."
Linda collapsed, her screams echoing through the grand hall as she was dragged away.
The crowd erupted—some in awe, some in fear.
Selina turned elegantly to face them all, her voice calm yet powerful."This is just the beginning. From today, no one—absolutely no one—will stand in my way."
Just as everyone thought the storm had passed…
A sharp, hysterical voice rang out from the corner of the hall.
"This isn't over!"
All heads turned.
From the shadows emerged Emily, her makeup ruined, hair disheveled, eyes filled with madness.
She stumbled onto the stage, waving a yellowed, sealed envelope above her head like a trophy.
"Selina, you think you've won? You're celebrating too early! Do you even know who you really are?"
The entire hall went dead silent.
Selina's heart skipped a beat. Damian instinctively stepped protectively in front of her.
"Security, take her—"
But Emily let out a crazed laugh and screamed, "Your mother took this secret to her grave! And if you knew the truth, you'd wish you were never born!"
Her wild eyes locked on Selina."Kneel. Beg me for it… and I'll give you the letter that reveals everything about your so-called perfect life!"
The room erupted in chaos.
Selina's hands clenched tightly.Would she lower her pride for the truth? Or turn away like a true queen?
Fade to black.
💥 [Author's Comment – Cliffhanger Alert!]
✨ Will Selina kneel for the truth or walk away to keep her pride intact?💬 Comment "Kneel for the Truth!" if you can't wait to uncover the shocking secret!💬 Or comment "Walk Away Like a Queen!" if you believe some secrets should stay buried!