The gala had finally begun to thin out champagne glasses clinking less often, guests slipping into luxury cars, camera flashes dimming with the night.Victor Westbrook stood at the balcony of the hall, whispering final words to his old associate, Mr. Hawthorne. Liam stood a short distance behind them, hands folded neatly in front of him, the picture of calm. But beneath his composed exterior, a storm churned.That slip earlier… Logan.He’d seen the man’s eyes widen, his lips part with recognition, and he felt the air shift. “I’m terribly sorry,” Mr. Hawthorne had said, correcting himself almost too quickly. “You just… remind me of someone. A public figure, I think. I must’ve seen you on TV. My mistake.”Victor gave a dismissive chuckle, waving it off. “That’s not possible. He’s my daughter’s driver. Very reliable. No offense, Liam.” “None taken, sir,” Liam said evenly, keeping his eyes trained on a spot just over Victor’s shoulder.Mr. Hawthorne offered one last handshake and retre
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