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ine love and concern, memories of their joyful past flooding her mind. She recalled lazy Sundays spent baking cookies together, her

remembered the way her mother's eyes sparkled when she read her favorite books aloud, the

'll get through this. I'm here for you, always." Her voice trembled with e

than any fear or worry. She was determined to be her rock,

open, and she was transported back to that fateful night. The stranger's face, so familiar yet elusive, finally clicked in

Blackwood, the powerful CEO of Blackwood Industries, the man who dominated the headlines and social m

kwood was hailed as a visionary, a mastermind who had built his empire from scratch. She reme

Industries, has done it again, folks. His latest p

the billions, cementing his position as

are ruthless, that he'll stop at

d seen on TV. The Alexander Blackwood she had slept with was different, more vulnerable, more human. But the Al

ven him to seek her out that night. Had he been looking for a distraction, a momentary escape

emotions, unsure of how to surface. She looked at her mother, peaceful in her sleep, and knew she had to keep this secret hid

on the information of Hannah sent to him .He had asked for her personal infor

g her posts and photos. Hannah McKenzie, 25 ye

nce,the fact she's worki

smiling together at a sunny park. A pang of curiosity s

ut Hannah's mother, diagnosed with heart cance

ckering to life. He knew what it meant to lose someone yo

's health,a sense of admiration crept up on him. This was a woman who

xpected connection forming. He wanted to know more, to unders

Alexander Blackwood, the man who had built his empire on ruthless ambition, found himself

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e "I don't know what to do, Mia. Mom's surgery is g

tic. "We'll figure something out

cards, and the hospital's financing options are r

t's think outside the box. Have you conside

. "I don't know...I've h

non-profit that provides medical financing. They might be able to help. But

mer of hope flickering to lif

eting, but we need to prepare ourselves fo

ew that this might be their only chance to save her mother

*****

ference room, their faces falling as

r loan proposal. The risk is too high, a

"But...but we need this loan. My mot

hand in hers. "We'll find anoth

etically. "I understand, but I'

od up, her voice shaking. "Please...My mot

e as she broke down in sobs. "It's okay, Hannah. We'

ah's hair, trying to comfort her. "We'

om crying. "I feel like I'm losing her, M

another way, Hannah. We won't give up. Your mot

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purposeful stride, his cold demeanor radiating an air of authority. As they made their way through the office, some employees greeted him with familiarity,

arrival has spread around the com

n, gasping for air, and the room's a

the news?" Emily ask while

about?" Sarah th

ning to inspect around today," Emily explained, still catching her breath

he edited

come I'm not aware he's coming today? Mr. Daniel would have informed u

o our office?"

sprang open and the figure entered, followed

s met with a mix of surprise, nervousness, and professionalism from the others. He exudes an air of authority, his eyes scanning the room as if

ting with her nails, her eyes darting up

iting the CEO's next move, as the silenc

moment? There's something I'd like to di

l over her face in the form of a deepeni

she stuttered

after taking one las

to go in there" Hannah trem

" Daniel,the manager, says in

nah" Emily sho

vous heart down as she straightens

es he rem

y is this happe

he want

fire me for s

like I know

tupid heart down, he just

ing

before him was the handsome CEO s

she tries to maintain

ere Mr B

the work before him, as if

ial items, productivity tools, and personal touches, all strateg

the graphic d

the awkward, suf

wood" she ans

g great with your w

ir" staring a

her and sat at the edge of the table,

looking into my

intoxicating perfume getting into her head ; sharp jawline, pointed nose to complement his perfect handso

the state

id I just chec

w I'm

He asks, his masculine husky v

ered, feeling embarrassed. Ca

s I jus

's not wh

ing to have a launch party in a few days, so you will be in c

sir" sh

g her retreating figure, a glint of am

is son over the phone. "Alexander, it's been too long. I

urt and unenthusiastic. "W

d pressed on. "No occasion, just w

as brief. "It's fin

ely a precursor to the real reason for the call.

y at the mention of his daughter. "She'

ellent. I was thinking, it's time we discussed you

returned. "I don't see why

"Necessary? It's essential! You need s

clear. "I'm not interested

don't be stubborn. Come over for dinner and we'll

was evident. "I doubt t

Nonsense! You need guidance. I'

onse was barely

s triumphant. "Good

over him. He knew that his father's dinner invitation was not a request, but a

eted him with a stern expression, and they proceeded to the dinner table, where Catherine, Alexander

them. Alexander's eyes narrowed, his displeasure evident. Catherine's gaze shifted

ily legacy. Alexander expressed his disinterest in marriage, prompting Reginald to threaten him with disin

nsider-" she started, but Reginal

eath the surface. Sophia attempted to interject, but Alexander's glare silenced

married and producing an heir unwavering. The dinner concluded in an unc

wing him. She turned to Reginald, her voice barely above a whisper.

elding, his jaw set. "I'm doing wha

ands had set in motion a chain of events that would forever alter the course of their relationship. Cath

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is system trying to finish his work but his mind

s is annoying

father's words kept echoing in his, the

l Hannah's number, which wa

fee shop" he said, without