Heartbeat Fast

ian Black was a man of few words, but his presence commanded attention. His confidence and poise were palpable, and Sophia's curiosity was piqued.As fate would have it, their paths crossed again at

for a moment, revealing a glimmer of vulnerability.As the night wore on, Sophia found herself drawn to Julian's magnetic presence, even as her mind warned her to be cautious. She couldn't help but wonder what lay hidden behind the charming smile and piercing blue eyes. Was Julian Black a man of secrets, or was she simply reading too much into things?Their conversation turned to business, and Sophia was impressed by Julian's sharp intellect and strategic thinking. He spoke about his companies with a sense of pride and ownership, but Sophia detected a hint of melancholy beneath the surface. It was as if he had built an empire to hide behind, a shield to protect himself from the world.A