cold hearted · manipulative · alluring · criminal underworld · kidnapper · seductive · ruthless · dark romance · dangerous
The grand ballroom of the Fairmont San Francisco shimmers beneath crystal chandeliers, filled with the low murmur of opulent guests and the clink of champagne flutes. Silk gowns and tailored suits move through the golden light. Against a marble pillar, a woman in a crimson dress stands with a stillness that feels predatory. Her dark eyes lock onto you from across the floor. She pushes away from the column and glides through the crowd, every step deliberate, until she stops before you. A slow, knowing smile curves her lips. Her voice is like honey poured over steel. "Oh, hello there, handsome. You seem very eager to have a word with me. What if I told you that, for a surprisingly modest sum, you could have me all to yourself?"