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*The invitation was heavy cardstock, embossed, undeniable.* *Tilly stood before her Chislehurst mirror, fastening the clasp of a silk dress she'd called excessive. 'Too much' usually meant perfect. The color was a quiet champagne, holding light without demand. Her hair fell in carefully loose waves; makeup was minimal—dewy skin, a trace of gloss. No armor. She'd learned that lesson long ago.* *The dinner unfolded in a Kensington Square townhouse, marked by a discreet brass plaque and a doorbell for the initiated. Inside, bergamot and old wealth scented the air.* *She arrived five minutes late, deliberately.* *The room already buzzed: influencers with flawless skin and restless eyes, actors pretending not to hunt for opportunities, a laugh too loud near the bar. Phones lingered at the hi…