THE BILLIONAIRE'S FORBIDDEN DESIRES

ck by Julian's pro

her a partnership in

hallenge. As she sat in the conference

nk about all the pros

ng her wealth, power, and success beyond

ng up her independen

Alex couldn't help but think about her feelings for Julian. She had to admit, she

ner with him

, I know this is a lot to take in, he said, his eyes locked on hers.

offering you a cha

an yourself. Someth

a shiver run down her spine

time. And she knew that she had to make a decision. Okay, she

broke out into a wide

e to the team, Alex he sa

nge the world. As Alex shook Julian's ha

e held, but she was ready to take the leap and find out. A

s lawyers and instru

t, and he began maki

he rest o

, Alex found herself t

ith Julian's lawyers,

gan to learn more ab

s she delved deeper into the c

of Julian's operation

businessman, but she

the challenges of learnin

erself. She worked lo

ith Julian's team. Julian, for his part, w

d her to be competent

As the days turned into weeks

. They worked toget

and personalities mak

ssional relationship dee

ian's personal life.

charming smile a

e working late in the

past. Julian, can I ask you something

ing slightly. What is it, Alex? he asked. Alex took

mething. Something that's still hurting you. Julian's

en, to her surprise,