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The ballroom was a vision of extravagance, bathed in the warm glow of crystal chandeliers that hung from the high ceiling. The walls were adorned with rich, deep-red tapestries that added an air of regality to the room.

The array of people in the ballroom was a sight to behold. Men and women were dressed in no doubt expensive evening gowns and tailored tuxedos, each one of them adorning a mask