BOUND BY DESIRE

erving the details of the room. The glass walls reflected the muted glow of the city outside, casting soft patterns of light on the polished floors. Everything ab

orm brewing in her chest. Her mind raced with possibilities. Who was

bomb waiting to explode. She wanted to reach over and flip it open, to force Nicholas to look at

'd ever seen it. The woman didn't follow, but the tension in his jaw hinted at a conversation that had not gone h

hroat when his gaze landed on her. His blue eyes were sharper

nd gestured for her to proceed, as if nothing had happened

She forced herself to refocus. This was her chance, and she

This section highlights the projected revenue streams for the development, broken down

upted, leaning back in his chair. "I can

for questions, but this was something else entire

"It's about the story. This project isn't just another investment-it'

ightly against the edge of the desk. "Vision is

ing greater than themselves. A space that redefines what it means to live, work, and thrive. Imagine a community where technology

look away. For a moment, she thought she saw a

tch?" he asked

kly. "Just an opportunity. But only

er like a physical force. Lana's pulse thundered in her ears. She wanted

he city stretched out before him, a sea of glittering lights against th

ce softer than before. "Someone who believed they cou

cted vulnerability in his tone. She opened h

still to her. "They think it's about passion, about drive. But it's not. It's

. "Are you ready for that, Miss Daniels? Are you

ht of her mother, the clinic, the lives depending on her success. She thought of the

quietly but firm

k to his desk and sat down, flipping open the folder. The sound of page

ough. I'll give you two weeks to bring me something tangible-something that proves

eeks wasn't much time, but it was something. It was a cha

od and walked to the door, opening it for her. "

rself to keep walking. The weight of his expectations pressed down on he

d she allowed herself a moment to breathe. Th