Forbidden Flames: A Tale of Desire and Deception

an skyline gleamed through the fiftieth-floor windows, a reminder of the world she was about to enter-a world of power, wealth, and unrelenting ambition. She took a deep

a practiced smile, glanced up. "Miss Harper? Mr. Ka

ith equal ease. At thirty-five, he was a legend in the corporate world, the youngest CEO to turn Kane Enterprises into a global titan.

city like a painting. Alexander sat behind a mahogany desk, his broad shoulders filling out a tailored navy suit. He was engrossed in a stack of papers,

low, resonant rumble that sent a s

ing into the leather chair opposite him, she crossed her legs and met his star

xander leaned back, his expression unreadable but for a faint spark of curiosity in

iculous, Mr. Kane. I thrive under pressure, and I don't scare easily. Your

as quickly as it appeared. "Bold words. Let's see if

and defusing crises. But it was hard to focus when his gaze felt like a physical touch, lingering on the curve of her nec

s pen. "But this isn't a small firm. My world

voice steady despite the flutter in her ch

ace. He stopped inches away, close enough for her to catch the faint scent of his cologne-sandalwood and someth

is grip lingered a fraction too long, and she saw it-a flicker of something raw in his eyes,

to every curve, she exuded power and menace. Victoria Langston. Elise recognized her from the business pages-Alexan

ce dripping with honeyed venom. "I hope I'm no

ng. Alexander's jaw tightened, but his tone was cool. "Miss

le sharp enough to cut. "I'm sure

felt Alexander's stare linger, a promise of trouble she wasn't sure she could resist-and Victo