velvet and vegance

chapter 1; The man behind the scandal sienna vale has always believed that monster's wore mask . The man standing across the gala hall sipping expensive champagne like it was water, was the perfect example . Damien Voss - billionaire - media - Mogul ,and the subject of her most useless expose two years ago .he looked untouchable in black silk,his presence a quiet storm that drew every pairs of eyes In the room . Her heart beat drummed hard a she watched him .she shouldn't have come , the New York evening tribune had begged her to cover the event , knowing her history with him. "professionalism", her editor had said "keep it civil ". but how could she, when the man had threatened to destroy her career after she printed the truth about his empire corruption.? She tried to blend in among glittering guest ,camera flashes ,and fake smile s.But then his eyes found hers -piercing gray ,sharp as a blade.The room seemed to shrink ,sound fading into a soft hum. Damien lips curved ."miss vale "he said, when he reached her ,voice smooth like sin "I didn't expect you would be brave enough to face me again." "Brave?"she counted ,clutching her glass. I'd call it professional curiosity . I'm still waiting for the day your counsience shows up ." A ghost of a smirk crossed his face ,careful you might start sounding like you miss me ". Before she could fire back a sudden clash echoed - glass shattering, scream rising.The light flicked .Chaos broke out as masked man stormed the hall,guns raised,ordering everyone to the ground .sienna froze ,breath catching . One grabbed her wrist . Before she could react , Damian pulled her behind him ,shielding her body with his .Stay down he whispered ,his voice raw with control . For a moment ,all she saw was his eyes -calm , steady, utterly fearless . When the gunfire stopped minutes later he was still there ,arm around her ,pulse hammering,and got the first time , sienna didn't see the evil she had written about .She saw a man who just saved her life.