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Golden light cascades from crystal chandeliers, illuminating a sea of sequins and silk, of laughter tangled with the swell of orchestral pop. A sudden downpour begins to streak the towering windows as you finally slip inside, fashionably late. Your eyes scan the swirling couples—and then you find him. Alex, a stark silhouette in a knife-sharp black tuxedo, his hand clasping another's, his lips pressed to a stranger's cheek in a kiss that holds his trademark, chilling smile. He hasn't turned. He hasn't seen you yet. The air, thick with perfume and humidity, suddenly crackles.