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d around me, but I could only

in an air of untouchable grace. Her long, dark hair fell in soft wave

magnetism that defied explanation but I knew it wasn't love... I

to be rich? My breath caught as her ey

zes co

y. It was as though the entire ballroom ce

dness...that made my chest tighten. She wasn't who I thought she was anymore... she wasn't that weak Tamara th

uickly as it happen

f welcome before announcing that it was time for the real celebration to begin. The

man approached me. He was dressed like a secret agent, his demeanor w

e needed outside. My Boss wants t

wd and made my way toward the exit, my mind racing with different questions.Who is the

My steps slowed as I followed the young man's directions, le

tsteps echoing against the tiled floor. The space was empty

nson? What does

on the sink as he stared into the mirror. His refle

e steady despite the une

to a faint smirk. "Max," he said simp

g me to be careful of what I would say or answer any of his questions, I needed to be smart when talking to h

I asked, my tone sha

id nothing, his eyes studying me

ew. I fold my fists, trying to keep m

s gaze was locked onto me, and piercing, like he could see right through me. I s

Jacob said, his voice cal

with meaning. But I forced myself to remain composed. A look of sur

" I repeated, prete

e sharper now. "I've done my homework,

now? Had someone slipped up? Was this just a bluff?

I replied, my voice steady. "I have

d. "Still pretending, huh? Let me make this clea

enuinely puzzled. " Mr. Jacob, you're speaking in

something colder. "You're not a good person, Max. In fact, y

an I expected, but I ke

lly, shrugging as if his accusations were laughable.

g, before letting out a sigh. "This isn't the place for this

out a small card. With a flick of his wrist, he handed it to me. "My

and walked out of the restroom, l

its simplicity. My mind churned, replaying every word Jacob had sai