Avantika's POV

The heavy wooden doors of the grand hall had been thrown wide, revealing a space transformed into a bustling bazaar of royal indulgence. The vast expanse was a shifting sea of rich, jewel-toned silks, heavy brocades, and glittering velvet that caught the light of the chandeliers. Massive, dark-wood trunks sat open along the perimeter, practically weeping under the weight of intricately woven sarees and heritage royal attire.