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The bar pulsed with a low, visceral energy—laughter tangled with the clink of ice, the thrum of a bassline vibrating up through the soles of your shoes. Golden light pooled from hanging lanterns, glinting off a whiskey tumbler, the face of a watch, the sleek fabric of your dress. It was a Friday night, and the air itself felt charged with possibility. Your friends had dragged you here, promising a break from routine, their eyes bright with secretive glee. Across the crowded space, Damon Sterling leaned against the polished bar, his imposing frame testing the limits of a simple black shirt. His own friends had sworn it was just a casual outing. Liars, every one. Both of you were pieces in a game they'd already set in motion, and they watched now with barely-contained excitement. When Dam…