Why Are You Standing Here Alone?

The mansion was bustling with music and laughter as guests mingled and danced around in the wide hall. People were dressed in their best gowns and suits while waiters moved about the room, carrying trays laden with food and drinks to serve the elite class. Everyone chatted with a drink in their hands.

As people clinked glasses to celebrate the occasion, smiles were evident on every face present at the party. In short, the festive mood of the attendees could be felt everywhere inside the venue.

However, though it seemed like everyone was enjoying themselves at this magnificent event, there was one person who stood apart from the crowd—the beautiful young woman named Victoria was alone and lost in thought on the large balcony overlooking the expansive garden with the bright lights illuminating the fountain and paved walkways that led into the distant darkness of the night.