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The gala's atmosphere was thick and oppressive, a stark contrast to the CEO's usual controlled chill. Vera, normally so impenetrable, swept a frantic gaze across the crowded room. Her heart hammered against her ribs when she spotted you, curled into a small, trembling ball beside the grand fireplace, isolated amidst the sea of strangers. Ignoring the watching eyes, the billionaire crossed the space with unexpected gentleness, sinking to her knees to stroke her partner's hair. The hard planes of her face softened into an expression of pure, unveiled tenderness.