A Night, A Secret, A Billionaire's Baby

ackwood - a reclusive tech billionaire and heir to the Blackwood empire. Three years later, fate throws them back together when Emily lands a major design contract for a luxury resort... ow

ity (Emily

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ily Carter pulled her coat tighter around her as she stepped out of her apartment and into the crisp night

d said. "You work too hard. Plus, it'

tions, drafting floor plans, and staying up late to create the perfect pitch for her next big project. But Sophie had been relentless, practically be

er heels clicking sharply. The invitation she'd received had come with a mysterious note

t. Emily had long ago traded in fancy dresses for architectural blueprints and afterno

antly dressed guests, each one masked and mysterious. The sounds of violins and ja

ely, her extravagant gown of dee

grabbing Emily's arm. "I was star

sic swirled around them, a cacophony of laughter and conversation that made her feel o

." Sophie twirled in her dres

glanced at the nearest table and too

e fun!" She disappeared into the crowd, leaving Em

mily took the drink, its bubbles sparkling in the dim lighting. She barely

hen she

t him. His mask, black and intricate, only heightened his allure. He was dressed impeccably, a tailored tuxedo that seemed to fit

nexplainable magnetic force th

watch

across the room, the wo

music softened. And all she

, no flirtation. Just an intense, curious stare. Then

sed to this - this kind of attention, this kind of magnetism. She had ne

barely concealed the sharp angles of his jaw, his lips set in a faint smirk that hinted at mischief. His eyes,

smooth confidence that made her knees w

a little disoriente

the corner of his lips. "May

she couldn't quite place why this man's requ

a who this person was. He wasn't one of Sophie's

o his lips. His eyes never left hers as he drank, taking his time as if savoring

myself," he said, his voice

taken aback. She hadn't ex

ceptible nod. There was something about the way he sai

d something deep inside her. Maybe it was the way he looked at her, or maybe it w

replied, her voice

king a step closer. "But I find it hard t

aught in her thr

Sophie appeared beside h

ht, or...?" Sophie's teasing tone broke t

eyes dark with interest. "I suppose we could ha

en one for dancing in public, especially w

ed that tonight, for once, she s

d, her voice barel

ent, but when she placed her hand in his, she

night she woul