The Man Behind the MaskAVA'S POV The entire ballroom seemed to fade into the background.Ava’s eyes stayed locked on the figure standing at the top of the grand staircase.He hadn’t moved.Not once.While the rest of the room swirled with music, laughter, and conversation, he stood completely still—watching.Waiting.Ava felt Dominic’s arm tighten slightly around hers.“Don’t stare,” he murmured quietly.Ava lowered her gaze immediately.“Too late,” she whispered back.Dominic exhaled slowly.“Yes.”Victor stepped closer behind them.“Well,” he said lightly, “this is going to be fun.”Dominic shot him a warning glance.Victor raised his hands in mock surrender.“What? I’m just saying.”Ava swallowed.Her heart was beating faster now.“So… that’s him?”Dominic didn’t answer immediately.His eyes remained fixed on the man above.“Yes.”The word felt heavy.Final.Ava studied the figure again.The mask hid most of his face, but his posture radiated confidence.Power.Like someone who h
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