Startled, Ava bolted upright from the sofa, her breath caught in her throat. Without thinking, she pushed Alexander down and flung the voluminous folds of her skirt over him, shielding him from view.For a moment, the world was utterly still.Underneath her flowing, floor-length dress, Alexander remained hidden, stunned by her sudden move and yet surprisingly compliant.The door creaked open.Two A-list actresses waltzed into the room, laughing softly, their high heels clicking across the polished floor. They exuded glamour and ease, still buzzing from the extravagant chaos of the evening's party."Did you hear?" one whispered. "Victoria’s entire love life is a sham. Always has been.""My friend told me Mr. Vanderbilt walked out mid-event," the other replied, settling in at the long makeup table. "Took his little designer with him. No one’s seen them since.""Wait... isn’t Mr. Vanderbilt married already?""It’s just a family alliance. No love there, obviously."They chuckled while casu
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