Rivalry Unmasked

Ever been driven to the brink by someone so effortlessly charming, you can't decide whether to kiss them or crush them? That's Lucas Thorne for you. Our rivalry began innocently enough-a battle of wits over charity gala centerpieces and auction bids. But soon, Lucas became more than a rival and my biggest obstacle to success. He became... irresistible, if I'm honest. Somewhere between snarky quips and late-night planning sessions, our rivalry transformed into something dangerously close to partnership. Just when I think I'm starting to understand him, another layer of mystery unfolds. And wouldn't you know it, at the height of our night, the illusion of control we've both clung to shatters, leaving secrets and truths I never saw coming. This charity event may be our grandest showdown yet-but with every look, every laugh, Lucas is blurring the lines between rivalry and something neither of us can ignore. What happens when the masks come off? I'm about to find out