down her spine, and she turned swiftly, her eyes landed on a familiar face. But

lids furrowed, and she took a step back, her eyes narrowin

and Eve's heart skipped a beat. "I..

e had felt unsettled after seeing him this morning, and now he was here, in this room. She k

, nodding slowly before

s. "Actually, I happened to hear you introduce yourself to

rude to eavesdrop, right?" she questio

vesdrop." There was a stillness as the two sta

legance in a tailored black Gucci suit that hugged his chiseled physique perfectly. The slim lapels and fitted wai

heen and precise stitching of the shirt added a touch of sophistication to the overall ensemble. A slim bla

e stranger's face. "You look quite expensive for a w

ible explanation. But Eve's words had caught him off guard, and he was momenta

r lie, Eve turned around and walked away, leavi

nd whirling with thoughts. Did he really need to explain himself to her? H

he ceiling, casting a warm glow over the room. The sound of soft music drifted through

cialites and business tycoons mingled and laughed, their conversations hushed and urgent. The air w

shoes, while the women dazzled in expensive gowns and glittering jewels. As Eve made her way into the

es' faces were masked with obvious jealousy and envy. Eve's poise and confidence only seemed

d called her attention to where he stood, surrounded by a small crowd of adm

ined. "Meet Eve, a very important associate of mine," Lorenzo announced, his voice filled

ed by a charming smile. "Virgo Miles, the owner of Miles's Ente

smile as she took his hand in a firm hands

otorious for his shady dealings and rumored connections to the mafia. His reput

with curiosity. "Without a surname?" he as

ther not disclose," she replied, her voice dripping with myst

gue. "You're really an impeccable lady, I hope we get acquainted more, maybe aft

e rather indisposed because we have something to do together, right Eve?" He sh

Sir Loren." She turned to Virgo, her smile polite. "One or two, we might come

ble. The other guests watched with rapt attention

ed up to see a young man, in his late 20's, walking down the stairs. His pre

nized the man. This was her target, the