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rd out loud. Alexander stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows, staring out at the city

cus's voice broke th

expression unreadable.

"The contracts for the Carter Luxe mer

ng through the pages without real

"Sir, if I may... are you

rrowed. "What are y

ing. "It's just... Sophia Carter. Your ex-wife. This merger wi

apable of handling this, Marcus. Don't questio

kly. "Of course, s

turning back to the win

gh his hair. He didn't need anyone reminding him of the past. He live

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to be prepared, to be in control. But as he stepped into the sleek,

reeted him with a bright smile. "Ms. Ca

sement. It was totally impressive, no doubt about it. Sophia

onference room, gesturing for him to

e room was totally empty, the large glass table reflect

ned, and the

ph

king against the tile floor. Her dark hair wa

aid, her voice coo

tanding to greet her an

firm and strong. "Shall we

gesturing to the

s sharp, focused, and unyielding. Alexander couldn't help

ack in her chair. "What exactly does Bla

already. "Aside from our r

ware of your resources. But what about your vision?

inary and something very great. Something that will change the whole industry. And as

e. "Interesting. And what about your past mi

steady. "I've made mistakes, Sophia. I won't de

her eyes never leavi

his mind racing. He hadn't expected Sophia to be so... chall

Black

lena approaching,

forcing a smile. "

ed, her tone sharp. "What ar

I'm here for the mer

ally here for. And let me make one thing clear: if you hurt her

no intention of hurting her, Elena. I just want

ht. Because you're

. "I know I don't deserve her forgiveness. But I'

oment, then shook her hea

*

ss of whiskey in his hand. The city lights blurred together as

ph

rong, confident, and utterly captivating. But she w

many mistakes, hurt so many people during time's. But Sophia...

n he couldn't

ng him from his thoughts. He glanced

he answered, h

ind you about the meeting

bridge of his nose. "Right. Isa

concerned about the merger.

d. "Of course she does.

, si

mind racing. Isabella was a problem, one he couldn't afford

at he might nev