Chapter 221 - Inheritance of Strife

The night of the gala arrived, and with it, a perfect storm of disasters. Logan stood in the venue's kitchen, surrounded by a fleet of brightly colored food trucks, trying to make sense of the chaos. "So, let me get this straight," he said, pinching the bridge of his nose. "We have a taco truck, a vegan sushi bar, and a... what exactly is a 'molecular gastronomy station'?" A young chef with vibrant blue hair grinned at him. "It's where we deconstruct classic dishes and rebuild them in mind-bending ways. Trust me, your guests are going to love it." Logan looked to Deonna, who shrugged helplessly. "Cassie swears by them. And you have to admit, it's certainly different." Before Logan could respond, a harried-looking event coordinator burst into the kitchen. "Mr. Maine, we have a problem. The flowers just arrived, and they're... well, you should see for yourself." Logan followed her out, his stomach sinking. In the main hall, boxes of flowers were being unpacked, revealing sad, droopi