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reamed through the curtains. Despite her efforts to focus on the tasks ahead-preparing Theo's exhibit for an extend

needed was to let a fleeting interaction distract her from her goals. Men like Alexander Pierce d

and she glanced at the screen

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ved word that Alexander Pierce was particularly impressed. He's scheduled a private meeting at the gallery later t

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t of seeing Alexander again so soon was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. She quickly type

the polished floor as she greeted the staff. The space felt different in

ling with the placement of o

ish grin. "Figured I'd tweak a few

g looks great, Theo. Last

ierce. What was that about? I thought guys like him only

her tone light. "Maybe he

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ario for the meeting with Alexander. She wasn't sure what to expect, b

rom the desk and saw him stride in, his presence filling the space like it had been made for hi

he said, standi

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sonate with you," she sa

n art and innovation. Both require vision, ris

intrigued. "That's an i

le playing at his lips. "I suspect you share a simila

espite herse

f intersecting metal plates that seemed to defy gravity. Alexander

ly, "how do you choose w

onest," she said. "Something that challenges the viewer or reveals a deeper truth.

piercing. "And do you think your

t hesitation. "Theo's

a moment longer, th

s, and the intersection of the two. Sophia found herself surprised by how much she enjoyed talking to

exander paused. "Thank you for your ti

his gaze. "I hope it gave you t

tone carrying a weight

Sophia felt an inexpl

," she said

one brow raise

words carefully, "what exactly are yo

drop the polished façade. "Inspiration," he said

ded politely and walked out the door, leaving her standing t