A DEAL WITH THE DEVILISH BILLIONAIRE

wore hugged her figure perfectly, its understated elegance radiating wealth and sophistication. A diamond necklace glittered at her

nigmatic daughter of a reclusive oil tycoon. But behin

without any safety jacket. Any wrong move, I'd get eaten up by the dang

kly brought her back to reality. The transformation made her cu

ughts. He appeared behind her, adjusting the cuf

believe you're doing this. Why would you tell everyone I'm so

g closer. "You need to be untouchable. Someone, no one w

. "What if they fi

ile I created for you is flawless. Just stick to

g Ava's attention to the growing commotion. Damien placed a

impossibly high. This wasn't just a charade; it was a high-wi

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stal chandeliers sparkled overhead, casting a warm glow on the sea of well-dressed attendees. Waite

heads turned toward them, curiosity and envy evident in every glance. Damien's reputation as a private man m

room as they reached the center. "Thank you for joining us ton

nded as Damien led her to a raised platform at the front of the room. A hush fell

gan. "She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Geneva, where she studied international business. She holds

had fabricated for her were intimidating, to say the least. She tried t

ental sustainability in the energy sector," the man concluded. "Her g

he undercurrent of skepticism. These people were used

spering in her ear, "Sm

g her to key players in the room. They moved from investors and business partners to a handful of high-society

jeweled hand resting on Ava's arm. "No one's ever s

," Ava said, repeating the line Damien had drilled into

ough Ava noticed her eyes ling

his presence a steadying force. The guests seemed charmed by her, their cu

er hair stepped forward. His tailored suit and sharp features gave him an a

urning to Ava. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Moretti.

ged a polite smile, her mind ra

ut curious, "your profile is most impressive.

y. "Ivanna has always been

"Indeed. May I t

urned toward them, intrigued by the exchan

herself say, though her

mind went blank as she struggled to process the words, her p

waited, e

as she realized she had