The flash of cameras hit Jesse like a wave as soon as they stepped onto the red carpet.He tightened his grip on Alina's waist. It was all for show, of course-just part of the performance. But the feel of her beside him, the heat of her skin beneath that silk dress, didn't feel like just business.Alina didn't flinch under the lights. Her gown shimmered like molten gold, hugging every line of her frame, her makeup flawless, expression icy and unreadable.She whispered out of the side of her mouth, "Smile like I'm telling you a secret, and do not say anything unless I cue you.""Roger that," Jesse murmured, pasting on a grin. "You're the boss, darling."She gave him a side-eye so sharp it could've sliced diamonds-but her hand stayed exactly where it was, resting lightly on his chest as they posed.The Annual Sterling Foundation Gala was held in the ballroom of the Lexington Hotel-a place so rich, even the chandeliers looked like they had their own trust funds. Socialites, CEOs, and bil
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