Ivan stepped out for a brief respite and upon his return to the banquet, found a circle of men entranced by a woman's allure.Her complexion was luminous under the soft lighting, a rosy tint gracing her features. Her lips, a luscious red, gleamed subtly.Clad in a stark white dress that hugged her figure, she stood out in her elegance. Her legs, long and fair, ended in high heels that outlined her ankles and toes with an almost sculptural precision.It was then Ivan realized why some found beauty in the delicate structure of a woman's foot.With a sip of his drink, he averted his eyes, only to catch Haley, radiant as ever, amid a jovial crowd of admirers.An inexplicable feeling stirred within him, and before he knew it, he was on Haley's side.Ivan's presence was commanding, his silence and stoic face amplifying the intensity around him.The men, previously animated, now felt a sudden chill, a shiver creeping up their spines."Mr. Winston." greeted H
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