With the appearance of Xander, it meant that the gala could also start.
Everyone arrived promptly, and after exchanging pleasantries with others, it was time for the gala to kick off.
Gloria sat at the main table with Xander and the elders from the clan whom she got acquainted with. At least the females who were very friendly and very much to her liking.
After the MC entertained the guests for a while, he respectfully called Xander to the stage.
Before he went there, he leaned towards Gloria, and the camera faithfully captured that very moment.
"Don't be nervous. Remember, with me here. I will hold the sky for you!" he said reassuringly, and Gloria smiled, finding his words very assuring.
The camera captured her smile, and those watching couldn't help but whisper and gossip.
"She looks very beautiful!"
"They match with each other."
"I see that as well. She should be the patriarch's wife. Just see how they are acting so close without any awkwardness!"