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ARIA

I let Mei guide me through the crowd with my security team falling into place around us.

The reporters notice our movement immediately. Cameras begins flashing, microphones getting shoved in our direction and voices calling out over the music.

Their questions blur together into noise as my security team creates a protective wall, clearing a path through the chaos.

I keep my head up, face calm and composed, even though my mind's spinning with questions about what could be so urgent that Mei would pull me out of the most important moment of my revenge plan.

We pass through the grand foyer, our footsteps echoing on the marble floors.

The night air hits my face when we step outside, cool and crisp. Our convoy is already waiting, engine purring quietly, and door to the mini limo held open.

I slide into the leather seats and Mei follows immediately behind me, with Sofia and Sarah settling into the seats across from us. The familiar presence of my full protection detail should be