The Audi A8 came to a smooth stop under the illuminated canopy of the Grand Palais.
Zachary Bemba took a moment to steady himself, his hand brushing against the polished door handle. This was a night steeped in significance—the culmination of years of sacrifice and unrelenting ambition.
As the door opened, the brisk Parisian evening air greeted him, carrying the hum of an expectant crowd. He stepped out with grace, his 6'4" frame clad in a tailored navy tuxedo that accentuated his commanding presence.
The cheers from the gathered fans swelled as he waved, cameras capturing every detail of his arrival. Flashes illuminated the red carpet that stretched toward the venue's ornate entrance, flanked by eager spectators holding jerseys, banners, and signs bearing the names of their heroes.