Chapter 59: Beneath the Surface
The crowd buzzed around Adrian as he followed Ivy through the sea of guests. His heart hammered in his chest, and the weight of the moment pressed down on him. This was it—the edge of something he could never return from. He was on the verge of crossing into a world that promised power, wealth, and endless possibilities, but at what cost? Ivy moved gracefully through the crowd, her eyes scanning the room as if she knew exactly where they were headed. Adrian was struggling to keep up, his thoughts a jumble of confusion and curiosity. The man from the black car—who was he, really? What did he want with Adrian? "Stay close," Ivy said, her voice barely a whisper. "This could get... complicated." Adrian barely had time to react before they reached the table where the man was sitting. He look
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