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arm and new wealth. Aurora Wynter sat silently in her plush leather seat with her gaze fixed out the window. The city she had onc

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leaning forward with a faint smile. "We'll be landing in t

ars old, personal

ies she'd buried deep. Seven years ago, this city spat her out like an unwanted child. Now, she was returning, not as the broken girl wh

in disciplines that honed her mind as much as her body. She had walked the halls of the most prestigious business schools in Europe, earning accolades for her brilliance. She spoke nine international languages fluently, a skill that had unlock

night had been for this moment. For the reve

r eyes steely with determination. She was no longer the frightened little girl who had watched everything she lo

opened the door with a bow as Aurora descended the jet's steps, her Louboutin heels clicking

ain-soaked stone and diesel-but the city had evolved. New buildings reached for the sky, while old landmarks stood steadf

s a masterpiece-a blend of modern architecture and timeless elegance, with sprawling lawns and towering

across the grand foyer. The silence of the house was almost unsettling. For years, she had dreamed of coming back, of taking this city by storm. Yet,

here was no time for sent