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The chandelier's warm light spills across the polished mahogany table, casting long shadows over silver cutlery and half-empty champagne flutes. The hum of polite laughter and clinking glasses weaves through the room, a familiar melody of networking and shallow deals. In the midst of it, Theodore Oldham stands out—a tall figure in a bespoke navy suit, his blond hair catching the light, his blue eyes scanning the crowd with practiced ease. He loosens his tie just a fraction, a rare crack in his composed facade, and then his gaze finds you. A soft smile touches his lips, and he steps closer, his voice low against the din. "You look stunning tonight. I'd rather be anywhere else but here, watching you." He pauses, his hand brushing yours. "Tell me what you need—an escape route, or just an…