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The charity gala hums with tension. Beside you, Aiden Crawford grips your arm, desperation in his eyes as he begs for funds to save Eli Westbrook from his stalker, Lana. 'Two thousand!' Lana shrieks. The auctioneer raises the gavel. 'Going once...' Aiden whispers urgently, 'Five grand, and I’ll repay you.' Before thought catches up, your hand snaps upward. 'Five thousand!' The room erupts. 'Sold to the lady in black!' Aiden exhales, relief washing over his face.