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Julian's POV The champagne tasted cheap. But it wasn't exactly cheap. It was a Dom Pérignon. But tonight, everything tasted like ash.I stood on the balcony that overlooked the Plaza Hotel's ballroom. Down below, there were hundreds of people scurrying about like ants. They were New York's elite. They were worth millions in their collection of diamonds and silk. And the majority of them were fakes."You look like you want to murder someone," a voice said.I didn't turn. I knew the voice. "Hello, Seraphina."She came walking up alongside me, wearing a red dress, with her hair down, cascading waves down her shoulder."Seraphina has always been one who likes to be seen.""You should smile, Julian," she said, resting a hand on my arm. Her nails were brightly colored. "You're the one with the party. Everyone is looking at you," she explained."That's the point," I said, taking a sip of my glass of champagne."Have you heard the news?" she asked. Now her tone sank. It became conspiratorial

Julian POVIt was noon. My phone rang, and I glanced at the screen to see Silas name. I let it ring three times. Then I answered. "Hello, brother.""You crossed a line," Silas spoke angrily. "She was mine. We had a deal.""You had a deal with a bankrupt man,” I said. "I made a better offer.”“It isn't about the money,” Silas hissed. “It is about the principle. You took her to spite me.”"I took her because I could," I said. "Now, Silas, you must stay away from her. If you come near her, I will release the files on the Macau casino incident.”I smirked as he stopped speaking. His breathing became labored on the other side of the phone. "You wouldn't.""Try me!" I dared."Fine," Silas said. "Keep the girl. She is broken anyway. But this isn't over, Julian. You think you've won. But you're welcoming a Trojan horse into your home. She is a Vane. She will betray you. It is in her blood.""I'm aware," I said, then hung up.I glanced back at the monitor. Dahlia was now sitting on the couch.