CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FOURTY - TWO - THE SWORDS AND POISONS COATED WITH SMILES.

The other men exchanged approving glances, silently acknowledging Isabella's grace and charm. "It's a pleasure to see you, gentlemen," Isabella addressed the group, effortlessly transitioning into the conversation. "I hope you're enjoying the festivities." The men responded with polite nods and murmurs of agreement, their attention now fully captured by Isabella's magnetic presence Isabella stood amidst the group of distinguished gentlemen, her father, Alonso, at the center. The air hummed with the sophisticated banter of the affluent and influential, punctuated by the clink of crystal glasses and the occasional polite chuckle. One of the older men, his eyes gleaming with curiosity, leaned in and addressed Isabella directly. "Miss Isabella, I must say, that viral video of you giving that prankster a stern reprimand was quite the spectacle. You certainly showed him who's boss!" Isabella smiled brightly at the old man, not just for his show of support but for the way he had called