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chapter 25: control your emotions

Author: Liana evadne
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Across the ballroom, a pair stood out—not because of what they wore, but because of how desperately one of them wanted to be seen.

Selene.

Her mask dangled loosely in her fingers as she tilted her head, laughing a little too loudly. Her skin glowed under the golden lights, her makeup flawless, her smile strategic.

Of course she'd taken off her mask.

Of course.

She wanted the world to know she was here.

At the grandest masquerade of the year.

With Damien Calloway.

The cameras were already swinging in their direction. Selene twirled, ensuring every angle was caught. The press wouldn’t miss it, her face was the one they’d print in the society columns tomorrow, and she was ready for it.

"Take yours off," she purred, leaning closer to Damien.

He hesitated.

Selene’s smile tightened. “C’mon, what’s the point if no one knows who you are?”

With a sigh, Damien pulled off his mask, just as a camera flash went off nearby.

And that… that was the moment Calla saw him.

Her entire body
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  • The EX-Wife Returns    chapter 25: control your emotions

    Across the ballroom, a pair stood out—not because of what they wore, but because of how desperately one of them wanted to be seen. Selene. Her mask dangled loosely in her fingers as she tilted her head, laughing a little too loudly. Her skin glowed under the golden lights, her makeup flawless, her smile strategic. Of course she'd taken off her mask. Of course. She wanted the world to know she was here. At the grandest masquerade of the year. With Damien Calloway. The cameras were already swinging in their direction. Selene twirled, ensuring every angle was caught. The press wouldn’t miss it, her face was the one they’d print in the society columns tomorrow, and she was ready for it. "Take yours off," she purred, leaning closer to Damien. He hesitated. Selene’s smile tightened. “C’mon, what’s the point if no one knows who you are?” With a sigh, Damien pulled off his mask, just as a camera flash went off nearby. And that… that was the moment Calla saw him. Her entire body

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