The seat adjacent to Cecilia became available as the person stood up to make room, and Mark took the opportunity to sit beside her. With eleven people squeezing into ten seats, the proximity was undeniable.

Mark was pressed against Cecilia, acutely aware of the softness of her waist, though his expression revealed nothing of his internal state.

Involved in the evening’s mingling, he held a cigarette between his slender, pale fingers, not for smoking but perhaps as a social prop.

His handsome features complemented his formidable background.

Here, no one would dare challenge him or pressure him into smoking or drinking.

The room buzzed with energy.

offered her a glass of wine,

Her eyes lifted.

between appeasing wealthy patrons and respecting the Fowler name, was

Fowler daughter entertaining the investor was

to be such a

of the crowd, Cecilia rose,

a

I trust you’ll honor

prepared to sip, a slender

It was Mark.

gasp

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