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ed for this opportunity, but she had seized it. The merger project that occupied her thoughts was more than just a file to her. It represented a testing ground, a test. Every number, eve

. He had a presence that was overwhelming, a power that even the walls couldn't hold ba

asked, his tone calm b

eeting his cold,

lthough her heart was beating at a frantic pace. This

of a predator. His fingers grazed the pages, but his attention seemed elsewhere. With each movement o

detached, almost distant. But I want to see more than that. I wa

never satisfied with the minimum. He wanted excellence, or he wanted nothing at all. An

replied firmly, trying to hide the

being. He turned to her, and this time, he no longer seemed interested in the papers. His eyes remained fi

conomic warfare in disguise. A major coup in the business world. And I expect you to rise

rarely spoke like that, without that air of domination that always accompanied his words. There

at. It was the way he wielded his power, the way he made every moment so... decisive. Sh

gritting her teeth and concentrating o

he conflicting emotions that invaded her mind. But she had bare

need to t

clearly had no problem stepping on the titan's toes. He walked towards her with

er tone neutral, but her eyes b

that he was observing the scene. Raphael knew exactly what he was doing. He knew that M

Not too much pressure? Raphael asked, hi

ely felt an awkwardness settle between them. She didn't want to ar

nk you, she replie

ive. He was watching the exchanges between Raphael and Sofia, his eyes becoming darker

ed a little closer to her, his bre

offer you. He is... demanding, and sometimes, it is too much, even for the

lace. Maximilian was not far away, and Sofia felt a wave of anger rise withi

don't need your advic

l didn't let her go so easily. He w

nge your mind... I'm here, he said in an almost

dn't said a word, but his gaze, black as night, spoke for him. He was letting Rap

standing, his expression impassive. But the air

said, her voice shaking slightly d

silent. He stopped a few inches away, and

oice steely. But I also don't like it when you think you have to loo

hat confidence, that man who seemed to never doubt his pow

n. Not you, she said in a lower v

thout a word, then

ything you do, everything you think, you do under my watch. You're only on

her word. But in his eyes, Sofia had seen something unexpected: po