The Grand Ballroom of the Plaza Hotel was an opulent sea of gold leaf, crystal chandeliers, and white roses. Five hundred titans of global finance, corporate CEOs, governors, and European diplomats in black tie and couture ballgowns mingled beneath the gilded ceiling, sipping vintage Krug champagne while an eight-piece chamber orchestra played classical strings. When the heavy double doors opened and Julian Montgomery entered with Elena Cruz on his arm,…
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