Chloe sat in the backseat of Starry's sleek black limousine, feeling completely out of her element. The leather seats were softer than any surface she had ever sat on, and the faint scent of expensive cologne lingered in the air. She glanced out the tinted windows, watching as the car weaved through the bustling city streets before turning into a private driveway lined with towering trees.
When the mansion came into view, Chloe’s mouth fell open. It wasn’t a house—it was a palace. Massive iron gates swung open as the car approached, revealing a sprawling estate surrounded by carefully trimmed hedges and a fountain that sparkled in the sunlight. The mansion itself was a towering structure of white marble, with tall windows, grand columns, and a front door that looked larger than her entire
