That evening, Vivienne found herself in the estate's grand ballroom. Though empty—no party, no guests—the room radiated a haunting grandeur. The ceiling soared overhead, painted with frescoes, alive with wolves, hunts, and scenes of ancient battles. Crystal chandeliers hung like frozen waterfalls, scattering fragments of light across the polished marble floor, which reflected every detail like a mirror. Vivienne stood in the center, slowly turning, her footsteps echoing faintly in the vastness. Through the tall windows, Paris sprawled below—a tapestry of golden lights and distant promise.The Eiffel Tower glittered in the distance, its lights twinkling like a constellation. The Seine wound through the city like a silver ribbon, tracing centuries of history beneath its bridges. Paris pulsed with energy—lights alive in every direction, beautiful and endless. Vivienne pressed her palm to the glass, feeling the city’s heartbeat. This could be hers. Not just the ballroom or the estate, but
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