herself is in my office. Rian said she was on the same flight as hi

is she doing in my office?" I whispered, my voice a mere murmur

in Adrian face

supposed

sistant seeking guidance, and reluctant

y Isabella Anderson graced my office. Dr

inking, her demeanor seemingly obli

u!! I have missed you so much." she

neath the surface. Adrian, sitting there, wore a know

at you didn't see me?" Adrian questioned dripping with sarcasm. The air th

help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude towards him, a rare moment where he became a useful distraction.

ded smirk, her voice dripping of animosity and envy as she

ed her to cling to her man, ampli

red to leave, addressin

odded in ack

ring storm of emotions between us as she went to sit o

I rose from my chair, approached my lounge, and selected

reath, trying to navigate the complex web of sentiment enveloping us. In an effort to b

asked, pouring deep red wine into the glass hoping to b

modeling career to heed to your father's summons, compelling me to return to the heart of New York. Don't place me

mony. The whole of New York bears witness to this truth. The scandal that forced your departure to Miami onl

shrouding her true thoughts and feelings. W

w that I, Isabella Anderson will get married to you, and is ready to take out any obstacle or adv

ped me, an indescribable combination of feelings. The coil of confusion tightened, questioning why my father would orchestrate

, an eye that sparkles with a captivating mixture of depth and warmth. Cascading waves of silk chestnut frame her visage, framing a symphony of expression that effortles

However ,for me, Cade Stone I'm not interested in Isabella not after a salacious video surfaced, casting a shadow of h

t call finally penetrated me with a gentle

kay?" Her voice carr

you for over two minutes, you

asked, looking confused and trying not

r over two minutes but you were not responding. You were just sta

rmoil within, I responded wi

am fine. Just lost

ed as I shifted t

reason. What is it? Anything

the upcoming schedule, dissipating the awkward

e at the office with a new potential client, the contract for this client has been d

u may leave now."appr

impending Summit Innovatio

've got less than 30 minut

nce, I nodded in acknowledgme

I declared, surprising even mysel

ice, ready to face the res