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“YOU ARE BLEEDING."

Author: Jixxie Light
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-04 17:11:51

CHAPTER 10

The chandeliers in the ballroom dripped crystals like icicles, casting an opulent glow across the crowd of New York’s most powerful elites. Laughter, wine, and whispers mingled in the air. Everyone looked polished, dangerous, and ready for war beneath the sheen of wealth.

Selene adjusted the neckline of her midnight blue dress, trying to ignore the butterflies in her stomach. She could feel the weight of every stare, every camera phone subtly turned her way. Her heels clicked softly against the polished floor as she trailed a step behind Damien.

“You’ll stay beside me tonight,” he murmured under his breath, just loud enough for her to hear.

“I’m not your shadow,” she said, forcing a calm smile for the people watching them.

He didn’t respond, just offered a cool smirk as he nodded to a passing investor. His hand never once touched hers. Not even to maintain appearances.

Of course, she thought bitterly. He needed her here—not for affection, but to parade his trophy wife aroun
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