Lucien Drax stood where she left him.The ballroom remained full of conversation, laughter, and clinking glasses.Yet somehow, all he could hear was one sentence."You already taught me what it feels like to be emotionally replaced."For the first time in years, he couldn't immediately dismiss her words.Because deep down...he knew she wasn't lying.Across the room, Alina had already resumed her conversation with Ethan Vale.Calm.Composed.As if Lucien's presence hadn't affected her at all.That bothered him more than he wanted to admit.A lot more.For seven years, Alina had always noticed him.A single glance from him could brighten her entire day.A small gesture could make her smile.If he entered a room, she noticed.If he left, she noticed.If he was upset, she noticed.Everything had always revolved around him.Now...he was the one watching her.And she barely looked his way.The realization sat heavily in his chest."Mr. Drax?"A voice interrupted his thoughts.Lucien turne
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