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31. Glances, Gold and Glasses...The dinner was meant to mark a new beginning. But instead, it gathered too many unfinished things in one room. The venue sat high above the city, glass walls holding in soft gold lights and quiet power. Executives from DAH Global mingled with members of the Voss Empire, conversations polished, smiles rehearsed. Low music floated through the room, glasses clinking softly. This wasn't a celebration meant for noise. It was curated. Measured. Power dressed as elegance. Lucien stepped in first. Sasha followed at his side, fingers looped confidently through his arm. She wore satisfaction like a perfume— light, expensive, unmistakable. Damien and Adrian came just behind them. "You look very on brand tonight Sasha" Adrian said. Sasha gave a light, careful laugh. "I will take that as a compliment".Damien didn't look at her. He adjusted his cufflinks instead, gaze already scanning the room, assessing faces, exits, intent. If Sasha noticed, she didn't co