I adjusted the strap of my silk dress for the third time, feeling exposed under the soft lighting of the rooftop lounge. The annual industry gala was supposed to be a celebration — my husband, Daniel, had just closed a major deal that would expand his tech firm significantly. Yet as I stood beside him, smiling politely at investors, a quiet unease settled in my stomach.Daniel’s hand rested possessively on my lower back, warm through the thin fabric. “You look stunning tonight, Sophia,” he murmured, pressing a quick kiss to my temple. At thirty-four, I still felt a flutter of affection for him, even after eight years of marriage. He was reliable, successful, safe. Everything a husband should be.Until she walked in.The moment Victoria Lang entered the room, the atmosphere shifted. Heads turned. Conversations quieted. She moved like she owned the space — tall, elegant, with sharp cheekbones and piercing emerald eyes that seemed to cut through everyone in her path. Her crimson gown clu
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