Tangled Hearts Contracted Desire

olistic approach to business success, specializing in providing strategic advice, leadership development, and business consulting services to corporations and high-profile individuals. Both girl

ummed with the subtle sounds of conversation and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Sarah, with he

e stack of books, and you helped me pick them up? That's when our friendship was seal

revealed the close bond they shared. "You mean the time you

funny! That momen

ock surprise. "Legendary? M

a few to turn their heads towards them. "Sure, Em, but that moment seale

"Unstoppable, indeed. Remember the countless nights we spent cramming

ory days! We conquered every challenge that came our way, armed with our wit and a seemingly endless s

ere the one who kept me sane throughout those sleepless nights. Your humor an

being modest. And don't forget the guys we dated in college! Oh, the tales we could tell. Remember wh

disaster. We were practically inventing our own punchlines to sa

, you need to loosen up a little when it comes to dating. You're so focused on your

but right now, my priority is restoring what my parents worked so hard to build. I want to bring justice to those who wro

nt evident in her brilliant green eyes. "Come on, Em, spi

.. three, four months ago? I think? Honestly, I've been so focused on work and

s? Oh, Em, you really need to loosen up a little! The world is full of eligible bachelo

t. Maybe I should make more time for my personal life. But tell me

as something else! Tall, dark, and handsome with a smile that could melt h

fully. "Sparks, huh? Did y

ment. "Of course, I did! He was too hot and yummy, Em,

ll, I can't blame you for seizing the moment. Give me all the ju

ed jawline, penetrating amber eyes that seemed to see right through me, and a voice that could make yo

ment. A fleeting image of Wyatt, regal and dashing in his tailored suit at the charity ball, f

guy was the full package. We had such a great time together, and who knows, maybe there's som

dark, and handsome stranger someday." A subtle ache of wistfulness deep within Emily surfaced, but

der on her calendar about her meeting with Wyatt. A mixture of anticipation and apprehension coursed through her veins. But before she

been acting strange lately." Sarah's eyebrows furrowed with

ered a small smile, trying to reassure her best frien

tched on her features. "Okay, but you know you can alwa

able, squeezing Sarah's hand in appreciation. "I know, Sarah, and I apprecia

y sighed, gathering her belongings. "I'm sorry to cut our lunch short, bu

"Somewhere important, huh? You've definitely got my attention. J

s. "I promise, Sarah. Soon, everything will

the cafeteria, her mind consumed by thoughts of her meeting with Wyatt