a
ge champagne, and suffocating wealth. A string quartet played softly in the corner, whi
ry step, a striking contrast to the conservative pastel gowns filling the room. The moment we passed the arched doorway, the coll
He shifted his hand to the small of my back, his broad palm pressing gently through the silk,
ine, sending a pleasant shiver straight down to my toes. I lifted my chin,
bar, a sharp, frantic vo
tha
gh a cluster of guests. Her dark hair was styled into an immaculate updraft
nd Nathan had dumped
noring me. "I drove across town like a maniac! You turned off your phone-you would
k eyes unbothered, his jaw relaxed. He casually picked up two flut
taking a slow sip of his drink
ge of my neckline, over my hips, and down to my heels. Her
r a misunderstanding and pick up some... oversized random woman on the street to replace me at you
guests turned their heads, sipping champagn
he space I occupied. But Nathan remained entirely unfazed. He didn't raise his voice or show a single trac
etting his champagne glass down on a nearby table. "She does ta
than reached into the inner brea
e. A sudden flare of hope crossed her face. "
t a small, heavy
hing out. "I knew it! I knew you brought me here
n't even l
furniture. He turned to face me directly, his dark, quiet eyes locking ont
down onto one knee on the polis
guests stood up from their tables. Across the room, I caught si
eart hammering violently against my ribs, my voic
he velvet box op
ess, three-carat oval diamond threw back brilliant, blind
d shriek behind him. "Nathan! N
long, warm fingers wrapping gently around my tre
g for someone who takes up space in the world without apology." His voice dropped, quieter but still clear. "You're br
alm man kneeling at my feet, feeling the heavy, electric warmth of his hand holding
way too long? Well, I think it's time to
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