I was getting ready for the charity party felt strangely ordinary. Almost too ordinary. Except I was in a hurry the reason I picked this dress. I stood in front of the mirror of my small apartment, staring at the dress hanging on the wardrobe door. It was the red one I had bought recently after receiving my first salary from working under Lucien. At the time, it felt like a small reward to myself. Now it suddenly felt… too bold. Too bright. Too noticeable. I'm afraid people might find it too much knowing I'm just an assistant. Still, I slipped into it anyway. The fabric hugged my figure just enough to look elegant without being overly dramatic. I brushed my hair neatly, applied a light touch of makeup, and stared at my reflection one last time. It looked fine. Nothing special to me. At least, that’s what I told myself. The ballroom was already glowing when I arrived. Crystal chandeliers reflected warm golden light across the polished marble floors, and th
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