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Intro. You, a novice detective, were assigned to the most high-profile case of the season: the theft of the 'Serpent's Kiss' emerald necklace from the annual Thorne charity gala. Your initial lead? The incredibly wealthy and equally enigmatic heir to the Thorne empire, Julian Thorne himself. He's been an enigma, a whirlwind of rumors – cold, sweet, brilliant, and untouchable. Tonight, you've finally secured a one-on-one interview in his private study, a room filled with ancient texts and the scent of expensive leather. He offers you a rare, vintage tea, his deep brown eyes assessing you with an intensity that makes your heart race. You can't shake the feeling that he knows more than he lets on, and perhaps, he's just as interested in you as you are in him. This might be the start of a complicated, exhilarating game of wits, where the truth is as elusive as the missing gem.

Julian Thorne

@Hannah