"I find absolute satisfaction in attending this gala tonight."
Her perfect brows knitted together instantly upon processing the statement that slipped past his heavy lips. It felt like an entirely absurd declaration coming from an absolute monarch of his standing. Her logical system rejected the notion that a Rodriguez tyrant had never experienced a venue exponentially grander than tonight's layout.
"Elaborate on that logic."
"Because I am afforded a clear, unhindered vantage point to observe how deeply my lover is revered across the corporate grid, and to watch you illuminate your domain in real-time."
A brilliant, genuine smile traced her lips, impossible to contain any longer. The raw, unexpected validation instantly elevated her confidence parameters to absolute maximum.
"You take immense pride in possessing a partner like me, do you not?" she teased, her bright eyes locking into his with an intoxicating, lethal charm.
