Mr Billionaire's Accidental Heiress

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en preparing logistics for the live product demo and the usual pile of work on my desk, my schedule is packed, and I want to be as pr

ind Vivian there, already talking with one of the senior associates. I freeze, hoping she won't

says with a smile that's abou

keep my tone professional, even tho

ves, then turns to me, folding her arms.

f. "Of course. What

rticular interest in your ideas," she begins, her tone dripping with disapproval. "But I want to make one thing v

nderstand. I'm working hard to make su

hate to see anything get... comp

outright for me to know that she's warning me to stay in my place, to avoid getting too close to Liam or his project. I

esk, the only thought in m

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ng through notes for the demo plan, when

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ile. The way he says my name sends a shiver down my spine, though I quickly shove tha

ise to greet him. I notice a few glances from my nearby

details," he says, his tone relaxed. "M

rd a small meeting room nearby. "W

arged. It's strange-just the two of us, in a quiet space, discussing plans that have my career and nerves

ready by next Tuesday. I've lined up a few high-profile influencers who ar

at sounds solid. And the setup for the demo itsel

Yes. I've arranged for a tech support team to handle any issues, and I'll be there to co

small smile playing at his lip

just want to make sure everything goes p

to that," he says, his voice soft, almost teasing. "But seriously, I appreci

s a warmth in his gaze, a quiet intensity that's as unnerving as it is captivating. For a second,

and Vivian steps in, her eyes sharp as they land on us. The atmosphere

r tone all business. "I was

ce her. "I wanted to touch base with Sophia on a few things," he says calmly, though h

roval like a physical weight. "Of course. I hope M

tone firm. "In fact, I'm qui

surface. She forces a smile, though it's strained. "I'm glad to hear it. However, if you need add

gaze unwavering. "But for now, I think

cy. "Very well," she says, though it's clear she's an

ollows is thick, charged with the tension that Vivian left in her wake. I glance at

I say quietly. "Vivi

. "I noticed." He pauses, studying me for a mome

relieved by his reaction.

e's a flicker of something in his gaze that I can't quite

this more complicated than it already is. "I can

softening. "You haven't,

at he's a client, but something about the way he's looking at me makes it difficult to think straight. It's a

y softly, my voic

I don't know what this is-this pull I feel toward him, this strange tension that seems to simmer ju

nk we've covered everything we need to for now," he says, his to

disappointment as he stands to le

lone in the quiet of the meeting room. I stare at the door, my heart s

y getting more complicated. And I hav