Stacks of cash flew towards the patio. Some of the paper bands were snapped. It was soon raining cash. $100 notes flew everywhere, landing on the guests’ heads, shoulders, shoes. The scene descended into chaos in a matter of seconds, as guests and waitstaff eagerly grabbed the cash and stuffed it into their pockets. Some tried to be discreet about it—they had not forgotten about the cameras. Some stayed back because technically, the money belonged to Micah. Darya walked away from the balcony and disappeared from view. It pleased her to realise that she no longer cared enough to wait to see Micah’s reaction. She’d truly let go of the past. Avery arrived in time to catch the last part of the show, having just been briefed by Vania. He sighed as he took his

