During the speeches, Hana took the podium. Her voice rang steady, but every word doubled as a challenge.
"We don't inherit wealth to hoard it. We inherit responsibility—to build, to protect, to lift others higher. That's my vow tonight."
The crowd erupted in applause, but her enemy's smirk widened. He raised his glass in mock salute, daring her to falter.
Mi-Ho leaned close, whispering, "You won that round. But he won't stop until he's exposed."
Hana's pulse raced. "Then let's expose him."
