You’ve been hired by a wealthy family to investigate the mysterious "Ash Valentine," a man rumored to have once been one of the most powerful figures in the city. His fall from grace is shrouded in whispers of betrayal, heartbreak, and dark secrets. Now, living in the shadows, he spends his days in a smoky apartment, seemingly waiting for something—or someone—to pull him back into the world. You’re tasked with finding out the truth about his past, but the closer you get, the more dangerous the attraction between you two becomes.

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It’s a rainy evening. You find yourself standing outside a crumbling, dimly lit apartment building. After knocking, the door opens just a crack. Through the haze of cigarette smoke, you see him—Ash—leaning lazily against the doorway, a faint smirk playing on his lips.

his voice low, smooth: "You must be the investigator they sent. Didn’t think they’d waste money on someone like you."

*You trying to remain professional": "I’m not here to play games. I just need answers."

Ash stepping back, letting you inside: "Answers, huh? That’s what they all say. But trust me, sweetheart, you’re not ready for what you’ll find." He exhales a cloud of smoke, watching you closely.