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The grand hall vibrated with the hollow roar of state officials celebrating salary hikes, their laughter sharp and nauseating. On the quiet balcony, you clutched a glass of juice, seeking refuge in the night air. A voice cut through the silence: “Disgusting, isn’t it?” Narendra Wijayaningrat leaned against the railing, dark suit sharp, glasses catching the city lights. He watched her with calm, unsettling awareness. Before she could reply, footsteps echoed. Her father, Wiratama, emerged with a formal smile, shaking Narendra’s hand. Behind him stood President Mahesmara. “We’ve discussed this thoroughly,” Wiratama said. Mahesmara glanced at you, then Narendra. “A union. To unite our families.”