Chapter 3 — A Spark Ignites
They escaped to the balcony, away from polished conversations and shallow compliments.
Caroline talked about her dreams of design and creating spaces that felt like home.
Smith confessed how lonely a billionaire's life could be.
They shared a strange, warm connection.
A feeling neither of them expected.
"Can I see you again?" Smith asked.
Caroline hesitated.
"You're from a world I don't belong to."
"Then let me meet you in yours," he said.