Gifts and Grudges

The banquet hall was splendid, as crystal chandeliers emitted dazzling radiance. Melodious music rang, accompanied by the laughter of men and women and the clinking of glasses.

The guests today were all esteemed figures. Attending the birthday party was one thing, but the real deal was rubbing elbows with the hotshots of the nation. Everyone was itching to get a word with Kaelen, the big boss of t