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er of the ballroom, nursing a glass of champagne
to my presence, parading around the front rows and playing the pa
e to Mike in the contro
back in seconds. "
the entire ballroom's undivided attention focuse
sharp spotlight centered on the stage as the host
came electric when the auctioneer unveiled the final showcase: the legendary hock
ating the artifact as a public relations trophy to
ckly climbing as wealthy collectors jumped into the
est and raised his paddl
ndred th
front of the press, bathing in t
close the sale, a deep, commanding voice cu
mil
room went d
oice, catching Gavin leaning calmly against
ddle; his posture was effortlessly casual, as
ushed an ugly, b
y to be completely eclipsed by the league's undis
s voice trembling as he slammed the gavel down b
the press corps immediately swarmed toward Gavin, b
ue eyes cut across the hall, lock
ble salute, silently delivering the stage h
ransitioning seamlessly
n circulating through a cluster of sycophantic teammates and socialites, forcing
had a
d down the sleek silhouette of my black gow
heels clicking deliberately aga
ers, I stopped directly behind Donald, raising
e no see,
d with a frown that dissolved i
linging to my curves, and the sharp, dangerous eleganc
yes as he completely forgot Cindy beside him
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ack, letting his fin
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