Just say 'yes'

The Devil's

r reflection staring back at he

n an elegant updo, her makeup flawless yet understated. The black satin gown she wore clung

t through the noise. "Mr. Kingston is

he car pulled up, Ella's breath caught. The estate was lit up like a palace

g figure drawing immediate attentio

ath as she stepped out, the ca

y ascended the steps together. The crowd par

is

s stu

ingston

side, the mansion was even more dazzling, with chandeliers dripping

was acutely aware of the curious stares

," a woman's

gown clinging to her like a second skin. She smiled at

aid coolly, his ex

ing with honey. She turned to Ella, her smile sharp.

oice steady despite the te

emained cold. "Well, Ella, welcome to ou

Excuse us," he said curtly, steering E

ect host, his charm effortless and his demeanor commanding. Ella, on the other hand, felt

nzo's voice broke t

the dance floor. The orchestra struck up a wal

expected," he said, his voice low

iment?" she aske

ost forming a smile. "

ightened on her waist. His presence was magnetic, and des

," he murmured, his

e replied, lif

unreadable, and for a moment, th

a group of investors, leaving Ella by the bar. Sh

ing th

ing casually against the bar, h

she asked, already

. "You clean up nicely, though I wonder h

g fine, t

"Because from where I'm standing, you l

respond, Enzo returned, his expres

blem?" he asked

is smirk widening. "Just gett

n't take the bait. Instead, he t

u?" he demanded once t

handle," she repli

r a moment, before his mas

he powder room. The hallways were quiet, the musi

when she heard voices comin

up forever, Enzo,"

Enzo replied, his tone s

blood r

r plan?" th

t to hear, but whatever he s

hat Enzo was planning, but one thing was clear, she w

le plastered firmly in place, she vowed