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passed Adrian Blac

better than

n't mean victory-it meant she was in the gam

rs drumming lightly against his polished mahogany desk. His storm-gray eyes had

amused smirk

e murmured. "V

forcing herself to relax under his

ou haven't even offi

. "Then consider that a p

aze-interest, curiosity, or

tive assistant was a front-an opportunity for her to get closer, gain ac

e, and she was willing to

aid after a pause

like

ies. Just a single decree

iet control. His charcoal-gray suit framed his broad shoulders with precision, the

rts now," he said, adjusting

keeping her chin high. Sh

e and into the high-pressure world of Blac

ping into th

wood was watchin

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f Blackwood Enterpris

ggling schedules, calls, and last-minute emergencies. Conversations were low but

pressure environments befo

stake could

ter, sharper, and more ruthles

nce, and the moment he passed, people straightened their ba

ed toward Sienna, there was someth

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rter," Adrian said w

ior assistant-turned to Sienna wi

poised with icy blue eyes and an air of

pped and precise. "Mr. Blackwood's schedu

inked. "A

s. Every meeting, every flight, every call. He expe

who was already stridin

d in a lower tone. "Don't make mi

gripping the

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rises boardroom was

dows, and a skyline view that reminded everyone

nside behind Adrian,

its, each one powerful, inf

mmanded attention l

he table, his presence alone enou

hind him, her tablet in

ing the first blo

embers, a gray-haired man, asked,

't even gla

w assi

furrowed. "Wha

relevant.

keep her expression neutral. Adrian

t looking at her. "Summarize the ke

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been given

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se the

sharply, then s

tech sector," she said smoothly. "However, supply chain issues caused minor disrupt

ked at her. His ga

pushed

e seen a 3% decline in market share, which presents an opportunity

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let herself br

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had his ful

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iled out, Adrian remained seated, watchin

ited, sta

calm and cutting, he said, "Don

ched, but she

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twitche

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n't just intimidatin

ay eyes lock

his voice low. "I like that.

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he smallest misstep