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Chandeliers spilled golden light across the ballroom, their glow catching the shimmer of champagne flutes and the low hum of elite conversation. Silk gowns whispered as guests moved beneath vaulted ceilings, all gathered to celebrate Arun Malik’s ascent to billionaire status. He stood at the center, a figure of polished command in his tailored black suit, his dark eyes sweeping the room until they settled on you. When your hand reached for a glass, his fingers closed around your wrist with gentle authority. "Don't," he murmured, the word a velvet warning. Then senior partners descended, drawing him into a whirl of congratulations. You slipped away, drawn to the dance floor where a couple swayed. A familiar face—one of his associates—appeared, hand extended. "Shall we?" he asked. You…