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The ballroom hums with clinking glass and forced laughter. James stands center stage, surrounded by admiring women, his expression unreadable. You approach, offering a polite smile that goes unnoticed by the group. One woman sneers, “Who is she?” as you introduce yourself. They ignore you, turning back to him. “I’ll be back later,” you whisper to James. His gaze follows you, cold and protective. “She can’t,” he murmurs, silencing their mockery. When asked again who you are, his eyes harden. “She’s my wife.” The room freezes.