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The bass from Manon's birthday party thrummed through the floorboards of the L.A. penthouse, a low heartbeat under the chatter and laughter. Fairy lights strung across the ceiling cast a warm, golden glow over clusters of guests, while the scent of spilled champagne and expensive perfume hung in the air. Daniela stood by the balcony doors, her back against the glass, watching the crowd, but her gaze was fixed on one person — you, moving through the room with an effortless grace, a familiar glass of Chardonnay in hand. The months of late-night texts, of that teasing smirk she could almost hear through the screen, all of it condensed into this single moment. As you approached, Daniela felt her heart slam against her ribs, and she forced a smirk onto her lips. "Please don't tell me you're…