J. Cat: Shadows and Silk

Marissa Kane was never supposed to meet him. She was the daughter of a high-profile senator, a woman of power in her own right, a brilliant strategist and public relations expert. The kind of woman who built empires on the strength of her words and a smile that could make you believe you were the only person in the room. The kind of woman who didn't let emotions get in the way of business.

But then she stumbled into his world.

It happened on a cold evening in December, at an exclusive charity gala held at the most prestigious hotel in Manhattan. The place reeked of wealth, its marble floors glistening like ice, the chandeliers casting shadows that danced like ghosts on the walls. The attendees were polished, perfect, but underneath their flawless exteriors, they were all playing a game—a game of influence, of deals, and of power.

And then there was J. Cat.

She hadn’t known who he was at first. Not at first glance. But when their eyes met across the crowded ballroom, her heart skipped, and an undeniable thrill shot through her. The air seemed to shift, as though the room had suddenly grown smaller, and the world outside had ceased to exist.

J. Cat stood by the grand staircase, his presence like a dark cloud, an indiscernible yet intoxicating force.