Chapter 273

As music suddenly started playing across the open-air rooftop, the crowd instantly went quiet. Conversations stopped mid-sentence, and everyone turned toward the source of the music. All eyes landed on the center of the dance floor, where a mysterious figure stood out. Men were obviously stunned, while the women looked a bit thrown off, not hiding their surprise too well. Under the brilliant lights, her silhouette stood out—tall and elegant. Her long legs, a slim waist that fit in one's hand, and curves that drew attention with every subtle move. Her jet-black hair cascaded loosely down her back, adding to the charm. Most of her face was hidden behind a black mask, but her eyes were sharp and distant, and her lips were painted with a bold red—both cold and captivating. Wearing a sleek black gown, she looked like some high-born enigma from the East—distant, refined, yet impossible to look away from. Every step she took, every turn of her body, seemed to pull the breath from the room. Af