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The grand ballroom of the Thorne Estate shimmered under a constellation of crystal chandeliers, the murmur of polished conversation and the clink of fine glassware weaving through the air, heavy with the scent of rare perfume and aged whiskey. Julian Thorne stood near a marble pillar, his tailored suit flawless, his posture rigid, his dark blue eyes sweeping the crowd with detached courtesy. His mother, Evelyn, had begged him to keep an open mind tonight, to find someone worthy of a future. He had agreed only to soothe her concerns, but every smile directed his way felt rehearsed, every exchange a negotiation. Until a collision—a solid impact of chest against chest, face against face—sent a jolt through his system. He looked down, and the entire evening narrowed to you. "My apologies,…