Chapter 773

The streetlights along the road flickered on one by one, forming a circle of light that stretched endlessly until it disappeared into the horizon. Linda had grown tired of standing outside, so she stood up and went back inside to find a quiet corner to sit. Though it was supposed to be an engagement gala, it wasn't as simple as that. The people who were here didn't come just to celebrate. Most were here to network and get close to those with power. After all, tonight's two main characters came from very prominent families in Osmo. To be blunt, not many people who attended such events were genuinely there to offer their blessings. Excluding close friends who had nothing to gain, most came because of the family connections behind the couple. They were here to show respect and gain favor. If it weren't for the influence of the families involved or the chance to gain something they wanted from the event, most people wouldn't have bothered showing up. Constantly flattering others li