THE SAPPHIRE LEGACY

lanned to celebrate the acquisition of my father's company. It was de

My full attention was devoted to uncov

All the guests and staff would be at the hall, whic

ckwell mansion hall sparkled like a thousand diamonds, casti

ionaires, tycoons, and influential figures, all sipping champa

ding in the corner of the room as

onight. To serve drinks, clear em

ll of predators disguised as polished elites, but I w

, exuding confidence and comma

shoulders and lean frame, and his pierci

, but his gaze occasionally flickered toward me. Eac

ble dark energy I felt with

a viper, her sharp features softe

f her thighs, giving off an aura of power and elegance. H

ered face and a predatory smile leaned toward Victoria, ges

his voice low but audib

ight, her eyes landing on me. H

her tone dripping with disinterest.

k flickered in his eyes. "Hmmm, she does h

els turning in her mind. "Interesting," she said, her

ing at me, nor the way Victoria s

o leave. I decided it was tim

g tray on the bar an

oughts. I turned to find her coming down t

her smile oddly warm. "Why don't you just relax f

urprise. "I appreciate it, ma'am

ass into my hand. "One drink won't hurt. Con

uctantly, I took a small sip, hoping it would satisfy her. The wine was sweet, alm

to spin slightly, and the hum of conversation grew distant. I had

hough the ground beneath

" I murmured, clutching the

all right, dear?" she asked,

oment," I said, my wo

the hallway. "There's a guest room upstairs. You

weak, and my vision blurred as Victoria led me up the grand staircase. She opened the door t

aid as she helped me to the b

ess. My body felt heavy, and my mind was a foggy haze. I could he

I couldn't tell. I could hardly hear the chants, la

he sound was so soft as if the person at t

igure entered the room. But as soon as the figure came closer, I re

lovely sight?" he

me. I was trapped in my own body, aware of e

th intent. He leaned over me, his hands roug

," he sneered, his fingers fumb

't respond. My eyes filled with tears as I

pull at my dress,