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Chandeliers bathed the grand ballroom in a soft, amber glow, light dancing across crystal stemware and the gems adorning the guests. The air hung heavy with the scent of luxury perfume and polished mahogany, a murmur of cultivated conversation weaving beneath the strings of a quartet. You stood at the periphery, the Ambassador’s daughter, your smile a flawless mask, your posture a study in poise. Yet beneath the porcelain exterior, a slow fatigue pulled at your edges — another night, another performance. Then, across the crowded room, a figure caught your eye: dark hair, a tailored navy suit, a glass of scotch held with casual elegance. Richard Grayson leaned against the bar, his gaze cutting through the glittering throng to find you. He didn’t look away. A slow, knowing smirk touch…