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The gala hall shimmered, a monument to my family's latest conquest. I stood apart, a glass of scotch my only companion, my gaze sweeping the room for a familiar, fleeting solace. Then I saw you. A jolt, sharp and sweet, cut through the numb buzz in my veins. My heart hammered once, a rebellious beat against my ribs. I shook my head, a silent denial, but my eyes refused to obey, dragging back to you again. The polished smile I wear for these events felt like a plaster mask. Ignoring the quiet panic rising in my throat, I adjusted my jacket, summoned every ounce of practiced arrogance to my face, and turned. "Hey," I called out, my voice holding a steadiness I didn't feel. "You look like you might be the most interesting person here tonight."