Thanes pov.

It's today.

The Scale-up soiree. The day I defy Andera's rejection and show up at her doorstep.

You could say I'm losing my mind.

I slip into one of my finest Ralph Lauren suits, gray colored, a lighter shade than my eyes. My hair is brushed back in a sleek way, and a confident smirk stretches on my face as I look at myself in the mirror.

Tonight, I'm not just dressing to impress – I'm on a mission to capture the attention of one woman.

I spray on my signature sandalwood cologne, the same scent Andera has always loved. Tonight, I was determined to make a statement,...