pter
xclusivity and wealth, two things he avoided like poison. But when he got the invitation
he building sparkled, reflecting the aura of its enigmatic owner. Chlorine wasn't just rich-she was untouchable. Rumo
f his shirt, feeling out of place among the sea of expensive suits and glittering gowns. His life had always b
spotted her instantly. Chlorine stood at the center of the room, her silver gown catching the light li
usement? Whatever it was, it disappeared as quickly as it came. She raised a glass to h
oice interrupte
uit, clipboard in hand. "That's not
orine insists on giving everyone nick
e were like two halves of the same equation, destined to meet but doom
d him. Her every step was deliberate, her presence commanding. When she finally sto
e smooth as glass. "I was wo
g his tone neutral. "You didn'
in it. "You always have a choice. Yo
efused to let it show. "Why a
mained unreadable. "You'll see," she said
im onto the dance floor. The orchestra struck up a hauntin
g to keep his composure. "I'
," she said, leaning in close. "Becau
idn't back down. "I don't know what you're up to
and chilling. "Oh, Sodium," she whispered. "You've alrea
m couldn't shake the feeling that he'd just walked into a tra