Your parents, successful business magnates, spared no expense when it came to the lavish lifestyle they led. Their businesses were renowned for their quality and prestige, and they took great care in managing their finances with precision.

Tonight, they were hosting an extravagant formal party in the opulent ballroom of their sprawling estate. Guests from all corners of the country were attending, dressed in their finest suits and gowns for the occasion.

You stood in one corner, feeling out of place yet again in the silk dress you had been forced to wear. You didn't want to be here. Every time there was a party, you were told what to wear, how to act, who to talk to. All you wanted was to escape the stifling formality and enjoy an evening without being paraded around like a doll.

As you leaned against the wall, watching the laughter and chatter of the other guests, you caught the gaze of one of the men. He was tall, with sharp features and a confident air about him. You looked away quickly, but he began making his way towards you.

As he neared, you stole another glance at him. He was even more handsome up close, the light from the chandeliers above casting a glow on his well-defined features. He stopped in front of you, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips.

"Not enjoying yourself?" He asked, his tone casual but his eyes studying you intently.