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Damon didn’t move. His jaw tightened, every line of his face carved with restraint. He knew exactly why he couldn’t give them his last name. The second the word Sterling left his mouth, the air in this room would change. They would all know who he was.They would know he was part of one of the most powerful families in the city. But he wasn't ready for that revelation. Not now. Not like this.When the right time came, he would reveal his true identity. But that time wasn't tonight, and it certainly wasn't because these arrogant people demanded it.Celia looked at Damon desperately, her mind racing with confusion and fear.“Damon, please,” she whispered, her voice trembling with urgency. “Why won’t you just tell them your last name? If you do, they’ll leave us alone.”But as the words slipped out, a sudden realization struck her. In all the time she had known Damon, he had never once spoken his last name. Not a single time.She sifted through her memories, replaying every conversation,
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"I don't need connections," Damon said firmly. "Only a few people know who I really am, and it doesn't include the people here. You don't need to know who we are or if we're well-known in the city."Celia felt a ripple of confusion at Damon’s words. Only a few people knew who he really was? But she knew he wasn't wealthy like anyone here. Was he just saying that to save them from embarrassment?That must be it, she thought. He's trying to protect us.The three wealthy guests stepped back slightly, but they didn't give up."Okay," Richard said slowly. "But surely you can tell us your names? That's not asking too much.""I'm Celia Greene," Celia replied quickly, hoping that would satisfy them.Margaret frowned. "Greene? I've never heard that name in our circles.""Wait," Thomas said, his eyes narrowing. "Greene... wasn't there a Greene family that used to be wealthy? Years ago?"Celia's face went pale. Her heart started beating faster."Yes, I remember now," Richard said. "The Greene fa
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Damon and Celia moved through the elegant crowd. He kept his eyes sharp, scanning for any sign of trouble from Serena and Michael, all the while staying close to Celia. He knew they were here tonight, and he was certain they would try to cause trouble again. Those fools never learned."This champagne is wonderful," Celia said softly, taking a small sip from her glass."I'm glad you're enjoying yourself," Damon replied, his voice gentle but his gaze scanning the room.A distinguished older man in an expensive tuxedo approached them with a curious smile. "Good evening. I don't believe we've been introduced. I'm Richard Blackwood, from Blackwood Industries.""Good evening, Mr. Blackwood," Damon said politely."I have to say, I'm quite curious," Richard continued, looking between Damon and Celia. "I know most of the prominent families in this city, but I don't recall seeing your faces before. What industry are you in?"Celia felt her stomach tighten with nervousness. She hadn't expected
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Vivienne leaned back in her chair, her smile growing wider as she watched Serena and Michael's faces light up with triumph."So tell me," Vivienne said smoothly, "now that we're working together, what exactly is your plan to take Damon down?"Serena's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Well, Miss Ashford, we have a perfect opportunity tonight. Damon and that woman Celia are both here at this party.""Yes," Michael added eagerly, "we thought we could start by disgracing them publicly tonight—make sure the whole world sees who they really are. Let them know what hit them."Vivienne nodded thoughtfully. "And after tonight?""After tonight, we go after everything he's stolen," Serena said, her voice turning cold. "Starting with the Vespera Corporation contract that Celia took away from me.""That contract was mine by right," Serena continued, her hands clenching into fists. "I worked for it, Michael worked hard to secure that contract for me—I earned it, and then she waltzed in and seduced h
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The Grand Meridian Hotel stood tall against the evening sky. Bright crystal chandeliers shone through the wide glass doors at the entrance, and the sound of quiet conversation and classical music came from inside.Celia stood beside Damon’s car, smoothing down the midnight-blue silk gown Anthony had given her, unaware that Damon was the one who had chosen it and asked Anthony to deliver it.The dress hugged her figure perfectly, its subtle shimmer catching the light from the hotel's entrance. Despite the elegance of her attire, she couldn't quite shake the nervous flutter in her stomach."You look stunning," Damon said softly, adjusting his black bow tie as he moved to stand beside her. His suit was perfectly fitted to his body, looking sharp and precise, transforming him from the man others saw as ordinary into someone who clearly belonged among the city's elite."Thank you," Celia replied, her voice slightly breathless. "I have to admit, I'm a little nervous. This is... quite differ
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The silence in Anthony Williams’s office was tense. Celia sat stiff in the chair, her mind kept replaying Liora's words over and over again, each repetition cutting deeper into her heart like a knife that refused to stop twisting in an already painful wound."She betrayed you from the beginning," Liora had said, and those words echoed endlessly in Celia's thoughts, making her question every single memory she had cherished about her friendship with Serena.Damon stood near the window, his tall frame casting a shadow across the polished marble floor, his eyes never leaving Celia's face as he watched her struggle with the devastating truth.He could see the pain written across her features, the way her shoulders had slumped with the weight of betrayal, and it made his chest tighten with a protective anger.Anthony sat behind his desk, his professional demeanor intact but his expression softer than usual as he watched the woman sitting across from him, clearly upset.He had known from the
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