⸻Lucien Vale stood alone in the vast, sleek expanse of his penthouse, the city sprawling beneath him like a glittering web of ambition and secrets. The skyline was breathtaking — a constellation of steel and glass, alive with lights that never truly faded. But to Lucien, it felt more like a cage.His reflection caught his eye in the floor-to-ceiling windows: sharp jawline, dark hair perfectly styled, and those storm-gray eyes — a storm that no one dared to disturb. Yet behind that perfect façade, turmoil churned beneath the surface.Tonight was the night of the engagement gala. A night meant to celebrate the union of two powerful families, but to Lucien, it was a bitter reminder of how little control he had over his own life.The door to the penthouse opened, and Clara Delacroix entered, moving with the poise and confidence of a queen. She wore a sleek black gown that hugged her lithe frame, her hair swept into an elegant updo, and her eyes
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