The celebration showed absolutely no signs of slowing down.
If anything...
It only became livelier as the evening wore on.
The live band had switched from elegant orchestral pieces to upbeat jazz and contemporary music, filling the hall with energy. Laughter echoed across every corner as Shadow Reapers members mingled with guests from all over Misty High City.
People toasted.
Business cards exchanged hands.
Promising partnerships were discussed.
Veteran gang leaders quietly measured one another while pretending to be casual.
Tonight wasn't merely a celebration.
It was networking on a grand scale.
Shadow Reapers had finally arrived.
Every important figure present understood that.
...
Jax, on the other hand...
Understood absolutely none of that.
He had somehow wandered into the dance floor after being convinced by several recruits.
"No! No! Watch this!"
He dramatically rolled up his sleeves.
"I'm about to show you youngsters why experience beats talent!"
