**Chapter Two: The Chosen One**

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As the auditions unfolded, the tension in the air was palpable, each model vying for the coveted title of Devon Fashion House's newest face. Yet amidst the sea of hopefuls, one stood out like a beacon of light, captivating the attention of all who beheld her.

Sia Mehra, with her radiant smile and infectious energy, exuded a magnetic charm that was impossible to ignore. With each confident stride down the runway, she breathed life into the designer's creations, her presence commanding the attention of everyone in the room.

For Dave, the decision was clear from the moment Sia stepped onto the stage. Despite the array of talent before him, his gaze remained fixated on her, his heart pounding with an intensity he couldn't deny. There was something about her innocence and vulnerability that stirred a primal desire within him, a longing to possess and protect her at all costs.

As the auditions drew to a close, Dave wasted no time in announcing Sia as the winner, his voice ringing out with conviction as he declared her the newest face of Devon Fashion House. Cheers erupted from the crowd, applause filling the air as Sia's dreams were realized before her very eyes.

But amidst the celebration, Dave's gaze never wavered from Sia, his eyes burning with a passion that threatened to consume him. Though he made no outward display of his feelings, the desire to make her his own pulsed beneath the surface, a silent promise that he vowed to fulfill without hesitation.

And so, as Sia basked in the glory of her victory, little did she know that the man who had chosen her held a secret longing that would soon propel them both into a whirlwind of passion and desire.

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