The Bride’s secret heir
“He’s surrounded by people who give him answers. I need to be the one who gives him questions.”
I spent the next three days buried in my role. I became Aria Vance, art consultant, with a ferocious single- mindedness. I compiled a digital portfolio of pieces I knew would appeal to his stated aesthetic— bold, minimalist sculptures, stark black-and-white photography, hyper-realistic paintings that showcased technical mastery over emotional expression. Everything was sharp, clean, and controlled.
But I also slipped in two other pieces. One, a small, haunting
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