Synopsis

The clinking of ice against glass was the only sound in the opulent room, a counterpoint to the dull ache behind Arthur’s eyes. He stared out at the city lights, a dizzying panorama that offered no solace. The lavish hotel suite, a testament to his recent indiscretion and a benefactor's generosity, felt less like a sanctuary and more like a gilded cage. The memory of the night before – the champagne, the careless words, the regrettable display – was a bitter taste in his mouth. He had been a fo