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The line between us.

Author: Censia
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Noel barely had time to check his phone when Aria’s call came through.

“Get dressed,” she said, skipping a greeting. “Got you a gig. High-end banquet. Good money.”

Noel sat up on his bed, rubbing his face. “How much?”

“Enough to cover your rent for a while.”

That was all he needed to hear.

“I’m in. When?”

“Tonight. Wear something nice.”

She hung up.

Noel exhaled, pushing himself up. A fancy banquet meant expensive guests, the kind who barely saw waiters as people. But he needed the money.

Hours Later..At the Banquet

The air smelled like expensive perfume and champagne. Crystal chandeliers reflected off gold-trimmed walls, illuminating the crowd of powerful people dressed in designer suits and gowns. Noel adjusted the tray in his grip, keeping his posture straight.

He was just here to work. Get paid. Leave.

Simple.

He moved through the crowd, offering glasses of champagne with a practiced smile.

Then, he felt it.

A gaze.

Heavy. Dark.

He turned slightly…and nearly froze.

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