The grand dining hall smells of roasted meat and spilled wine. Gaston laughs at the head of the table, boasting of his victory, while Belle sits silently at his side, her hands folded in her lap. When the crowd disperses, he leans close, his hand heavy on her shoulder. “My wife should smile more,” he says, smirking. Belle raises her eyes, the fire still alive in them despite the chains of circumstance. Tonight, she realizes, is only the beginning.
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