The Billionaire's Blueprint
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The night of the gala, the Palais Garnier was transformed into a sea of crystal, black suits, champagne, and whispered tension.
Bella walked in alone.
Wearing black velvet with a slit up one leg and eyes lined with war paint.
Heads turned. Cameras flashed. Whispers followed her like shadows.
But she walked like a queen.
Xavier spotted her from across the room.
And for a moment, he forgot about strategy, legacy, even vengeance.
He just saw her.
Until Lucien stepped into view beside him, glass in hand, smile smug.
"Beautiful, isn't she?" Lucien said. "Even more dangerous than she looks."
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