Chapter 2 - The Stunned Room
Sloane’s arrogant smile instantly vanished, replaced by a wave of pale, suffocating shock. She pointed her manicured finger at Clara, but her hand began to tremble uncontrollably as she looked into Roman Raines’s pitch-black eyes.
"Your... your wife?" Sloane stammered, her voice squeaking nervously as she stumbled backward into the crowd of guests. "I... I thought she was part of the catering staff! She was working as a waitress in the Loop three months ago!"
Roman didn't answer immediately. He adjusted the lapels of his black jacket around Clara’s neck, carefully tucking her long wavy brunette hair out of the way. As his large hand brushed her shoulder, his eyes narrowed at the angry red welt left behind by Sloane’s sharp fingernails.
"You put your hands on the woman who owns half this city," Roman whispered in a deadly, dangerous tone that made the surrounding billionaires hold their breath.
Clara gently reached up, her soft hand resting over Roman’s tense forearm. She looked up into her husband's fierce eyes, sensing the violent storm brewing beneath his calm facade.
"No threats, Roman," Clara said in a soft, calm voice that cut through his dark rage. "Remember who you promised to be tonight."
Across the circle of guests, Sloane’s boyfriend, Nolan Whitmore—heir to the city's largest real estate syndicate—frantically shoved his way through the crowd. His face was soaked in sweat as he bowed his head in sheer panic before Roman.
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"Mr. Raines! Please!" Nolan gasped, his voice shaking with terror. "This is a massive misunderstanding! Sloane didn't know! We would never disrespect the Raines family!"
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