The sun had barely set when Vanessa stood in front of her mirror, questioning all her life choices.Her reflection stared back — sleek black dress, gold hoops, soft curls cascading down her shoulders. It was elegant, tasteful, completely appropriate for dinner. And yet, it felt wrong. Because the moment she thought of who she was meeting, nothing felt appropriate anymore.Kelvin Carter.She groaned softly, pressing a hand to her temple. “Why am I nervous? It’s just dinner. Just dinner.”Her phone buzzed. A message popped up.Kelvin: I’m outside. Don’t keep me waiting, Hale.She rolled her eyes, but her lips betrayed her by curving into a tiny smile. Of course he’d text like that — confident, teasing, impossible. She took a deep breath, grabbed her purse, and walked out.When she stepped outside, a black car was waiting, sleek and polished under the evening lights. Kelvin stood beside it in a dark suit, no tie, top button
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