The bride's stand-In
It was a masquerade—a dazzling yet deceptive illusion.
She took a slow breath. “Noted.”
Then, without another word, she stepped forward, crossing the threshold into Elijah’s domain.
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Inside the Mansion
The moment she entered, the atmosphere shifted.
Soft, sensual music drifted through the air, blending seamlessly with the low hum of conversation. Crystal chandeliers bathed the room in a golden glow, illuminating the sea of masked figures dressed in the finest designer attire.
Men in sharp suits and women in flowing gowns moved fluidly across the marble floor, champagne glasses in hand. The air was thick with unspoken power plays, silent negotiations disguised behind polite laughter and fl
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