All eyes in the room turned toward us. The large living room was packed with guests, and the air was thick with perfume, sweat, and the sour smell of liquor. The heavy bass from the DJ’s speakers blasted through the room, vibrating against my chest.I kept my hand firmly locked in Edward’s as we walked past the crowd, my gold gown catching the overhead lights with every step. Edward strode confidently beside me, his shoulders square and his expression relaxed, as if he owned the room.As we moved farther into the crowd, the whispers started.“Oh my gosh, who are they?” a girl in a short red dress asked her male friend.“That’s Captain Edward, the governor’s son,” her friend replied. “And she’s a renowned sports journalist. But I never knew they were dating.”“Perfect match,” another girl whispered, nudging her partner with her elbow.“He’s so tall and handsome. I wish he were my man,” another girl said openly, her eyes following Edward from head to toe without an ounce of shame.Near
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