After Damon and Svetlana left, the venue remained alive for a little while longer.
The music continued playing at a calmer volume, and the lighting stayed soft and warm. Most guests hadn't rushed out. Instead, they lingered, talking, connecting, and sharing drinks.
Many of them were people with money or status, and naturally, small clusters had formed.
Conversations about business, upcoming ventures, and mutual contacts filled the space where earlier there had only been dancing and laughter.
It wasn't forced. The wedding had served its purpose, and now the night flowed into something more casual.
Victor stood by one of the high tables with Macey and a few familiar faces.
Joey leaned back in his chair while Ashley rested her arms on the table beside him, sipping on something cold as they talked quietly.
Others slowly rotated between tables, moving from one conversation to the next with ease.
