Hunter's Pov
The Past...........
After months spent submerged in work, devoid of any romantic connection, I reached a breaking point. The urge for a simple, fleeting encounter consumed me, a respite from the weight of past relationship failures.
Each attempt to find authenticity amidst the shallow pools of wealth and status left me disillusioned. Victoria's betrayal had been the final blow.
Approaching the club's entrance, a jolt reverberated through my chest as I collided with a girl, her possessions scattering to the floor. In her haste to rejoin her friends, she offered a hurried apology, seemingly unaware of my identity.
Yet, her gaze lingered, piercing through the layers of my guarded facade. In that moment, I was ensnared. Unlike the superficial beauties of my past, she saw me a
