36 Chapter 36

After a busy few days, the renovations finally came to an end. Maxi and the servants thoroughly inspected the great hall, which had transformed beyond recognition.

An enormous golden chandelier illuminated the once gloomy hall. Under it, a striking crimson and gold carpet covered the floor. A soft rug ran up the staircase to the second floor, leading to the lavish banquet hall that would have put even the royal palace to shame.

Maxi stood at the entrance of the spacious banquet hall and looked around in awe. Sleek marble tiles had replaced the stone floors, and three silver chandeliers shimmered below its high arched ceiling. The wall was adorned with a tapestry depicting Wigrew's ascent to heaven, and deep burgundy curtains were draped over the windows. Chairs covered in silks and furs stood atop the dais, and on the terrace outside the window, a marble unicorn stood frozen mid-leap.

"Is everything to your liking, my lady?" Aderon asked apprehensively.