The Vienna Opera House was bathed in a golden glow, its towering columns and intricate detailing exuding an air of prestige that only the elite could access. Tonight, the world’s wealthiest and most influential figures gathered under its roof for a grand charity gala—a perfect setting for a public spectacle.
Julian adjusted his cufflinks as he stepped out of the car, his sharp green eyes scanning the crowd. Emily emerged beside him, her emerald gown clinging to her in a way that made heads turn, though she hardly noticed.
Her pulse was still racing from the text she’d received.
"You’ll want to be at the Vienna Opera House tonight. Bring Julian. Trust me."
Julian placed a hand on the small of her back, guiding her forward. “Stay close.”
Emily swallowed. “I don’t like this.”
“Neither d
