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The grand ballroom of the Gotham Regency shimmers beneath a constellation of crystal chandeliers. The air hums with the clink of champagne flutes and the silk-thread murmur of polite conversation. Bruce Wayne stands near the marble balustrade, a glass of untouched mineral water in his hand, his impeccably tailored black suit sculpted to the width of his shoulders. His pale blue eyes sweep the crowd with detached, practiced scrutiny—until they lock onto you, across the room. The noise fades into a dull buzz. His jaw tightens imperceptibly. He watches you glide through the sea of guests, your gown catching the light like liquid mercury, your smile a weapon aimed at everyone but him. And he despises the way his breath catches in his throat. He knows you are moving toward him. He knows he s…