"I have a formal engagement tonight, a high-profile invitation, and it seems... I have no intention of missing this event. I favor gatherings of this caliber, simply because the room will be saturated with tier-one executives, and... you undoubtedly grasp the underlying strategy, correct?"
The strategic outline slipped from her lips, deliberately steering the intoxicating bedroom atmosphere back toward corporate territory. Those deep, unblinking eyes remained anchored on her face, processing her words in silent calculations.
"Are you entirely operational to encounter a massive grid of people?"
"Well... operational or not, I must prioritize the expansion of my enterprise. Furthermore, I was awarded a VIP clearance for this gathering, so it feels like a waste of leverage if I opt to decline."
"Understood."
"However..."
"However what?" the deep baritone inquired with a thoroughly relaxed register, patiently waiting for the sudden hesitation to clear.
