n the waiting area, her hands clenched in her lap. She had barely slept the night before, anxie

he eyes of the law, wearing a pale blue blouse and a lon

back with cold precision. He exuded power without saying a word, drawing attention from every wom

he said without glancing up. "Thi

t bitterly. You're not giving up

orms were filled, signatures were inked, and a go

s. No vow

camera and the col

car. "This is for the penthouse. You'll move i

oze. "Yo

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gave you my

ve pe

omach

at was Blackwood Tower, Elara couldn't help but stare. The building s

thudding louder with each floor they ascended. When

the New York skyline. The air sm

nly by elegant touches-abstract art, white roses in

st room," Damian said,

han her entire apartment. But the bed

lik

to attend a gala with me tomorrow. Wear somethin

d into his room, leaving her

he glass. Down below, the city moved on, unaware tha

osed h

d she j

, and Elara didn't know if the coming stor