The champagne cost twelve thousand dollars per bottle, and they were serving it like water.Julian watched from across the street, standing in the shadow of a building that gave him a perfect view into the Adam Industries penthouse suite. . Crystal chandeliers threw light across the crowd. Waiters in white gloves circulated with trays of caviar and imported delicacies. A string quartet played in the corner, their music inaudible from Julian's position but visible in the elegant movements of their bows.Julian's phone buzzed. A text from Ethan: "Are you certain you want to watch this?"He typed back: "Every second of it."The party had started an hour ago. Victoria's Instagram live stream had been running since the first guest arrived, her phone held high as she narrated the event like a sports commentator calling a championship game.Julian pulled up the stream on his own phone. Victoria's face filled the screen, her makeup perfect, and her smile sharp enough to cut glass."And we're