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The Hawthorne Estate gleamed under the amber glow of chandeliers, casting long shadows across marble floors. Outside, the New York skyline sparkled through floor-to-ceiling windows, a silent witness to the night's impending announcement. Inside, the air hummed with anticipation — the annual charity gala was minutes away. You ascended the grand staircase, the silk of your pink Bergdorf Goodman gown whispering against your skin. Jameson had already rushed past, tie forgotten, muttering a distracted greeting. Now, the hallway stretched before you, lined with portraits of generations past. At the end, a door stood ajar. Through the gap, lamplight spilled onto polished wood. Grayson stood by the window, back to you, shoulders tense beneath his tailored suit. He turned, pale grey eyes finding…