The music in the grand hall shifted to a slow, elegant melody. The couples on the dance floor moved gracefully, swaying in perfect harmony with the tune. Soft chatter filled the space, and the golden lights above reflected off the polished floor, giving the whole scene a dreamlike quality.
Chloe stood near the refreshment table, sipping her drink and trying to push aside the lingering frustration from earlier. She could still feel the irritation bubbling under her skin from her argument with Starry. He had no right to be possessive, no right to act like she belonged to him while he flirted with other women without a second thought.
She had no idea where he had gone after walking away from her, and honestly, she didn’t care to know.
Or at least, that’s what she told herself.
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