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red the annual gala event with her red gown look

r way as she made her entrance, admiring the poise and elegance she wore like armour. She had long grown used to being in the spotlight used to being the wife of Alexa

lebrities gathered to pledge allegiance to Alexander, either overtly or in subtle gesture of loyalty. Every flower arrangement, every crys

om a distance he exuded a sense of control , a formidable aura that commanded respect. He looked up and caught her gaze , and for a brief, the intensity i

e , his breath warm against her cheek " you look stunning, darling. I don't want to you too far from me tonight", his voice was low and firm and Sophia nodded

understood it was part of his personality, there were the time she longed for a bit of freedo

ng her side , Sophia played the role flawlessly, smiling when required, laughing at the right moments, all while feeling a growing s

ished , controlled demeanor of Alexander and her associates. There was something striking about him , an energy that seemed out of place in a room filled with tailored suit and p

ocus to Alexander and their guest , but something about him held her gaze. As if sensing her attention, the man's eyes lifted , meeting hers a calm co

knowing that Alexander wouldn't take it kindly to her noticing another man , even passing. She forced herself to focus o

pressing into her side possessively. " Sophia", he muttered, his voice lowly , " stay with me toni

Sophia's pulse quicken . She looked up at him , seeing the slight edge in his gaze, and for

r how hard she tried, she shouldn't fully shake the memory of the stranger at the bar. His dark gaze longering in her mind like a forbi

ith an investor, leaving her to wander toward the quieter side of the bathroom. She glanced around, hoping to catc

leaning against a pillar . His gaze was calm almost, almost amused as he met her eyes once more . H

sion swirling within her . She told herself to turn away , to walk back to Alexander before this stranger got too close, but her feet remained roote

ontrasting with the unmistakable spark of intrigue in his eyes. " Yes

I couldn't help but notice you from across the room.

hat Alexander would be furious if he saw her talking to another man , but something about Daniel presence was intoxicating. It has been so

he echoed, her c

eing in a way she hadn't in years. "Yes", he replied, his voice low ..... "most pe

searched for a response. But before she could speak , A

tense smile . His gaze shifted to Daniel, his e

exander a polite nod " yes , we

voice tight , " I think that's e

a could sense the tension building between the two

course. A pleasure to

ing Sophia with a strange sense of longing and a