Seduction in shadows

5: Into

eek black dress she had picked out for the fundraiser. It hugged her body perfectly, the fabric smooth against her skin. The dress was ele

meone she hardly recognized. She had become a part of Alessandro's world now, whether she liked it or not.

as a pivotal moment in Alessandro's life, and she had no choice but to play her part.

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room. The air was thick with the sound of polished conversation and the clink of glasses. Amara felt small in comparison to the grandeur of

ht. It was a world she didn't belong to-a world where power and wealth reigned suprem

and untouchable as ever, dressed in a perfectly tailored black tuxedo. The sharp lines of his suit accentuated his

always. His gaze swept over her, assessing her in a way

"I feel different," she said, her voice softer th

"This is just the beginning. There's much more to th

room together, Amara could feel the weight of the stares that followed them. Every head turned in their

e just for her. "You're with me. No one w

ssandro was powerful, yes, but she could already sen

o, shaking his hand firmly. Amara stood quietly at his side, a shadow in the corner, observing. But the more she observed, the more she realiz

hing Alessandro with a wide smile. "It's g

glint in his eyes said everything. "Always a p

ry interaction between Alessandro and the people around him fel

tly controlled everything was. The people here were calculating, careful with ever

ians, businessmen, and socialites. Their conversations were polite but distant, and she could te

t toward Alessandro. His presence was magnetic, and though he kept his distance, his gaze lingered

wind down, his voice low enough that only she

hat was he going to do next? And why did s

the guests began to filter out, Alessandro turned to Am

said, his voice quieter tha

d up at him. "Learning what exactl

st hint of amusement in his eyes. "No.

night had left her feeling like she was on the edge of something she didn't fully u

just a game of power-it was a web of manipulation, of dangerous decisio

, she couldn't shake the feeling t