nto the muscle again, grounding herself. The sting was a confirmat
g Fifth Avenue. The iconic storefronts of Tiffany and Bergdorf's b
e to legally dissolve the engagement, and most importantly, time to protect her company, Innovatech, from Blaine's clutches. In her past li
olding in her head, that she didn't see the light change. She stepped
nd that ripped throu
h shock, as the grille of a mass
ed against t
respond. The impact wasn't a violent crash, but a solid, heavy shove. The car's fender co
treet scraping her palms, the smell of hot rubber in the air
ach opened with a quiet,
an in a dark, perfectly tailored suit that probably cost more than her first car. He moved wi
Vande
cold, untouchable heir to the Vanderbilt fortune. His face, all sharp angl
shed to her side first. "Miss? Are you alright? We need
hospital. A legitimate medical reason for her disorientation.
nock. It hit her with a h
play this
at her not with concern, but with a cold, analytical ass
just another grifter looking for a payday?" he as
al victim would be hurt, offended. A calculating
ne ones this time, born from the shock and the lingering terror of the morning. She l
mered, pressing a hand to
he yellow cabs, as if she'd never seen them before. She was channeling ev
those grey eyes. He was re-evaluating. The woman crumpled on the paveme
istant, his tone clipped. "Take her to Mount S
heavily on the assistant. As she was guided toward the open door of the Maybach, she made a calculate
ssibly fine. He sti
call the police. I don't want any trouble. I just...
ldn't reach her. This car, this cold and intimidating
plate was custom. This man was not just rich; he was powerfu
and encasing her in a cocoon of soft leather and silence. She sank into the seat, the sme
ds of a complete stranger. A dangerous one. But Blaine was
ying her breathing. In her mind, she was already running through
seat beside her. The space, which had felt enormous, sud
a bottle o
ommanded more
e took a small sip, the water a balm to her dry throat. As s
tated. It wasn't a question. "
ght of her brother, Liam, of her parents. A genuin
ar she could muster into her exp
n't k
, custom-made Hermès Kelly bag. She must have dropped it when
re. My phone is in it." She looked at him, her eyes wide and pleading. "May I...
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