The Price of Loving You
THE TRAP- CHAP
The rain beat hard against the high windows of the private art gallery.
Ren adjusted his silver watch, taking a quiet breath to calm his racing heart.
Tonight, the trap was set.
Years of waiting came down to this moment.
Across the room stood Julian—tall, impeccably dressed, and heir to the empire that destroyed Ren's family.
Ren picked up two champagne glasses, put on a soft, hesitant smile, and walked over.
Ren -[MC]
"Excuse me... I couldn't help but notice you've been looking at this painting for ten minutes. Is it really that captivating?"
His deep blue eyes locked onto Ren, sharp and analytical, before softening into a polite smile.
Julian -[ML]
"Not as captivating as the person who just brought me a drink."
Julian -[ML]
"I'm Julian."
Ren -[MC]
"And you shouldn't flatter strangers so easily, Julian."
Ren -[MC]
"It might get you into trouble."
*(Julian Chuckles softly, taking the glass)*
Julian -[ML]
"Maybe I like a little trouble."
Julian -[ML]
"What brings you to a private exhibition on a rainy night like this, Ren?"
Ren -[MC]
"Just searching for something genuine."
Ren -[MC]
"But in a room full of fake smiles, it's pretty rare."
Julian’s gaze intensified, a subtle warmth creeping into his eyes as he looked at Ren.
Julian -[ML]
"Then maybe you're looking in the wrong spots."
Julian -[ML]
"Stay near me tonight—I promise you won't find anything fake."
Ren lowered his head, hiding the cold, triumphant glimmer in his eyes behind a shy blush.
Ren -[MC]
*Step one complete,Ren thought.* "You have no idea who you just invited in."
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