A heavy silence fell over the grand ballroom. Eyes flickered between Raymond, Michelle, and Noah, the anticipation of a drama about to unfold was thick in the air. Michelle’s heartbeat quickened. Her fingers curled into the fabric of her gown as she turned to face Noah. There was something about the smug way he looked at Raymond—like he held a weapon, ready to strike. Raymond, however, remained composed, his face was blank, unreadable. His posture was relaxed, but Michelle could feel the tension coiled beneath his calm exterior. “Noah,” Raymond said, his voice smooth yet edged with warning. “You always did enjoy putting on a show.” You know me too well , Noah smirked, taking a deliberate sip from the glass of whiskey in his hand before he continued. “And you always did enjoy keeping secrets.” Michelle’s stomach twisted. What did that mean? She wondered. Raymond’s grip on her waist tightened. He didn’t turn to her, but she could sense it—the silent reassurance in his touch, as if
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