THE BIDDING ROOM
The boutique was all glass and light, polished marble floors, mannequins posed like untouchable art, racks of silk and tailored lines arranged with deliberate restraint. Evelyn moved slowly through the space, fingers brushing fabric, trying to breathe past the lingering sense that the world watched her differently now.
Damien stayed close, arms folded, eyes constantly scanning reflections. “Take your time,” he said into his sleeve as a notification buzzed. He frowned. “I need to step outside. Business call. I’ll be right there, don’t leave the store.”
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