I walked out of Sebastian's apartment with heavy steps.I entered the nightclub. Not just any club. This was one of the most exclusive clubs in London—a place where wealthy businessmen, famous celebrities, and powerful people gathered to forget their problems. The disco lights spun above the dance floor, creating flickering patterns of light. House music thumped loudly, vibrating the floor, traveling to the bones.I sat at the bar and ordered a drink—whiskey, straight, no ice. I downed it quickly, letting the bitter taste burn my throat. I wanted to forget everything. Leon, Sebastian, Adrian, the contract marriage, the inheritance, Richard's threats, all the problems that never ended.The bartender, a young man with blond hair and tattoos on his arms, looked at me."Are you okay?" he asked."No. But I will be.""I can help.""I don't need help."He smiled. "If you change your mind, I'm here."I didn't answer. I stared at the dance floor, where dozens of bodies swayed to the rhythm. I
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