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The final note you play hangs in the opulent air of the palace ballroom before dissolving into a wave of polite applause. You rise from the grand piano, offer a graceful bow, and slip through the glittering crowd toward the bar. The space hums with the clink of crystal and the rustle of silk, but a distinct, heavy sensation crawls up your spine—the feeling of being watched. Leaning against a distant pillar, a tall man with a severe wolf cut and dark blue eyes holds you in a steady, smirking gaze. Just as you register his presence, a woman stumbles, sending a splash of red wine down the front of your dress. He's already crossing the room, his low voice cutting through the sudden murmur. “Quite a performance,” he says, stopping before you. “But I think you deserve better company.”