Love Across Empires
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said softly.
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a car for you tomorrow. We'l
call, he realized
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thing........
e McDernaunt himself calling you? You do realize
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don't go out of their way for just anyone. He's interested in you.
, smirking. "Keep te
la sat in her penthouse, swirling a glass
alculated smile. "Oh, sweetheart," she whispered to herself, "You have no idea what you've just walked into." She reached f
rls into place. She had opted for a simple blouse and jeans, but even then,
the car went through the city, she stared out the window, overwhelmed by the bustl
ic glass structure that seemed to touch the clouds. The receptionist gree
iling windows offering a stunning view of the city skyline. She hesitated at the entrance, her gaze flicki
power. And then her eyes found him. He fit here. The way he stood tall, confident, and unreadable he was a force.
lt like a misplaced brushs
, and suddenly, the world
nd high-stakes negotiations but nothing had ever made his pulse
repared for t
end her against the accusations, to ensure t
't been prep
he
esitantly, her presence sma
er shoulders, catching the afternoon
aged to unravel something in him that no
s trusting him, and he wasn't sure he deserved that. "Lily, you're here," he said, forcing his voice to stay even. "Come on in." Something about the way he said her name sent a stran
her, the way his presence alone seemed to steady her nerves. When she finally reached his side, she inhaled so