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May 08, 2026

The Obsidian Key

The gala was a sea of shimmering sequins, champagne flutes, and the hollow, echoing laughter of the ultra-wealthy. Elias, dressed in his worn delivery uniform, stood by the entrance with his girlfriend, Sarah, who wore a simple, modest dress she had hand-sewn herself. They were there to deliver an urgent, high-priority package for a mysterious client, but the security detail at the door took one look at them and blocked their path.

"Service entrance is around the back, trash," a man in a tuxedo sneered, gesturing to the alleyway. The surrounding socialites turned, their gazes sharpening with delight at the spectacle of humiliation. A woman clutching a designer bag worth more than Elias’s truck stepped forward, her lip curling. "Don't you know who is hosting this? Your kind don't belong on this floor. You’re staining the atmosphere."

Sarah’s face flushed red, but Elias simply remained calm, his expression unreadable. He didn't argue. He didn't yell. He only tightened his grip on the black velvet box he was carrying.

"We were requested to deliver this directly to the center of the hall," Elias said, his voice quiet but steady.

"Directly to the trash bin, you mean," the woman retorted, her voice carrying across the silent lobby. The crowd roared with laughter, a cruel, collective sound that seemed to vibrate against the marble pillars.

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