The invitation from Isabella still lingered on Ethan’s phone screen, glowing faintly in the darkened penthouse like a whisper of danger. Midnight. Meet me alone. Don’t tell the others.His chest tightened. He hadn’t even answered yet, and already the system chimed in, as if savoring his conflict.[New Hidden Mission: Keep jealousy under control. Objective: Prevent any affection score from dropping below 60 before midnight. Failure will result in permanent affection loss. Reward: +5 to Charm, Special Ability Unlock – Silver Tongue (Level 1).]Ethan gritted his teeth. “Of course,” he muttered under his breath. “As if tonight wasn’t hard enough already.”The sound of high heels clicking on marble interrupted his thoughts. Olivia emerged from the balcony, her silky nightgown fluttering against her skin, the moonlight outlining every curve. She carried a glass of wine, her emerald eyes smoldering with a mix of desire and something far sharper territoriality.“You’ve been quiet, Ethan,” she