The pulsating beat of music thrummed through Elysium's main hall as Darren and Aria navigated past clusters of elites, their eyes scanning the crowd while the ambient lights played off their flawless appearances.
Victoria Lancaster approached first, her confident smile edged with a hint of something sharper. "Glad you made it," she said smoothly. "I hope you're ready — tonight's just the beginning."
Sabrina leaned in, her voice low and teasing. "We've got a little after-party planned. After the club closes, we want you and Aria to come back to our place. Games, drinks, maybe a few surprises."
Alexis flashed a charming grin. "It's where the real fun starts. A place to get to know each other better."
Evelyn's gaze lingered on Aria, soft but unreadable. "Consider it a welcome… extended."
Darren and Aria exchanged a glance — the offer was tempting, but the twins knew better than to dive in blindly.
"Sounds like an offer hard to resist," Darren said, his voice calm but firm. "We'll be there."
Aria added with a sly smile, "But don't think this means we're easy to impress."
The heiresses laughed, a sound that was equal parts challenge and invitation.
As the night deepened, Darren felt the weight of countless eyes on him and Aria — admiration, envy, curiosity. Yet beneath it all, he knew the real game had just begun.
The after-party would be a test — not just of their charm, but of their strategy, alliances, and the power they were steadily building.