closed starter @hautcore . the venue the wine cellar at the villa .
𑁍ࠬܓ …. " you caught me, " digits curling around the stem of his glass as that familiar crooked smile tugged at the corner of his lips. he had claimed he had a few work calls to take, but the truth was far less glamorous. family gatherings had a way of reminding him just how much he appreciated solitude. lifting the glass to his lips, he took an unhurried sip before settling back into his chair with ease. rows of aging barrels stretched behind him, while shelves of carefully curated bottles lined the walls, making the cellar feel like the villa's perfectly kept secret. " thought I had found myself the perfect little hiding spot, " he admits, though amusement lingers in his tone, " but I suppose fate has a habit of playing cruel little tricks. "