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mirror, readjusting her professional outfit. Her white shirt and black pants made her look serious, but she felt vulnerable, like s

w it would be a very different experience from her former, more modest jobs in Florida. After taking her badge at reception, she walked

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ou your workspace and give you a quick overview of the o

in projects in progress. Everything seemed perfectly structured, almost too perfect, which put her even more on guard. But she couldn't deny that

rs or chatting among themselves. The atmosphere was both studious and lively. Emma glanced around, trying to catch s

sank instantly. Lucas Montgome

features were hard, and his gaze swept the room with icy intensity. Emma froze, holding her breath. It was him, the man she had seen

d a discreet glance, she met his gaze. A brief exchange, a fragment of a second, enough for her to feel her heart be

with a calculated gesture. His movements were controlled, precise, as i

you for being here. I hope you are ready to work seriously, because

ening to each word like a sacred instruction. She took out her notebook, even though she was having trouble concentrating. His attentio

to introduce themselves and briefly explain their role in the p

her voice. "I have just joined the team, and I will be in

zing her up, deciding if she was up to the task. She felt a mixture of apprehension and excitement ris

ith a hint of something indefinable. "I hope you're read

ness that was gaining on her. In that moment, she knew that Lucas Montgomery was not a man to be trifled with

g attention, seeming capable of detecting the slightest flaw. Emma forced herself to take notes, trying to absorb as much information a

er things, hoping to disappear quietly. But to

rned around, her heart pounding, to see him standing a

to sound relaxed, even though every fiber

wanted to make sure you understood the expectations. I don't doub

ediately. " I understand. I will do what

r. " GOOD. In that case, welcome to the team. » Then, wit

s just a simple exchange, but she had the impression that something more intense had just t

t had overwhelmed her. But the image of Lucas remained etched in her mind, and this indefinable feeling of connecti

e knew one thing: Lucas Montgomery was no ordinary man, and that first day on