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Draped in designer labels like armor, Camilla walked with her head held high, her platinum hair pulled into a sleek bun, and her sunglasses resting just below her eyes to show the pointed expression beneath.On her arm, she dragged Lucas like an accessory, but his eyes were anything but indifferent.The moment he saw Vera sitting beside Asher, relaxed, laughing even, something flickered in his gaze. Anguish. Regret. And then bitterness.He stopped walking.Camilla didn’t.She tugged him forward, her grip on his arm tight and cold.Leaning toward him ever so slightly, she murmured beneath her breath, “Don’t even think about it. One wrong move, and we lose this deal. Control yourself.”Lucas didn’t respond immediately. His throat bobbed as he swallowed whatever storm threatened to rise within him, then he straightened his posture and moved forward, a carefully constructed smile plastered onto his face.Mr. Grayson’s own features had gone unreadable, though the faint twitch of amusement
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The first few swings passed with ease.Asher was as precise as ever, clean strokes, silent focus, an air of relaxed confidence that somehow felt more intimidating than bravado.Vera, nervous at first, missed her mark on the first swing but laughed it off, and on her second, hit a modest but decent stroke that made even Mr. Grayson nod in approval.“Well done,” the older man said, surprising her.Lucas watched the small celebration between her and Asher, something aching in his chest. That used to be him beside her, laughing, brushing her hair out of her eyes. Now she barely looked at him.Camilla, however, took every opportunity to deliver backhanded compliments.“Oh, look at that,” she cooed when Vera’s ball veered slightly off the green. “Close, but not quite there. These things take time. Coordination isn’t exactly something you can learn overnight.”Asher didn’t even flinch. “She did better on her first day than you did after two years, Camilla,” he said flatly, not even looking i
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Camilla wasn’t as gracious. She tilted her head, her smile hardening into a polite grimace. “Well,” she said through clenched teeth, “I suppose some people find charm in theatrics and… emotion.”Mr. Grayson raised an eyebrow. “Do you mean integrity?”She blinked. “Of course not. Just… passion doesn’t always equate to experience.”“True,” Mr. Grayson nodded. “But cold ambition rarely inspires trust.”Camilla’s nostrils flared. “Naturally. But I hope you know that when that emotion fades, business requires consistency. Ruthlessness, even.”Vera tilted her head. “And I suppose you think ruthlessness is better than sincerity?”Camilla’s eyes snapped to her. “I think it’s more reliable.”“I think you’ve been chasing the wrong kind of power,” Vera said softly.Before Camilla could bite back, Mr. Grayson stood, ending the conversation with finality. “I’ll have my team reach out by tomorrow. This was enlightening.”With that, he extended his hand to Asher, then, surprisingly, to Vera.She ros
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Camilla Alden slammed the car door shut with a force that echoed through the otherwise serene golf course parking lot.Her heels clicked furiously against the asphalt as she circled the car, ripping off her gloves like they were to blame for the monumental loss they’d just suffered.Lucas followed quietly behind her, jaw tight, hands shoved in his pockets, looking every bit like a man being led to the gallows.Inside the car, the silence was thick for about five seconds, then she exploded.“You’re a good for nothing, weak excuse of a man!” Camilla screamed, jabbing a manicured finger at him as her voice echoed off the leather seats. “How dare you stand there like a statue while Vera Sinclair paraded around in front of us like she owned the damn world?”Lucas didn’t respond. He simply turned his face toward the window, the tension in his jaw the only sign that her words were cutting through.“You couldn’t even keep your eyes off her! You think Mr. Grayson didn’t notice? You think I did
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The restaurant was warm and intimate, with low lights, gold chandeliers, and music playing from a live violinist in the corner.Their table was secluded by a sheer curtain that gave just enough privacy to feel like they were in their own little world.They talked about everything and nothing, how awkward it was to hold a golf club, and how Camilla's eye twitched every time Vera spoke. For once, there was no pretense. Just two people, dining together, a little too close for “fake” to be believable anymore.At some point, Asher leaned across the table, his fingers grazing hers. “You look beautiful tonight,” he said, voice low, sincere.Vera swallowed. Her heart thudded, and for a moment, she didn’t know how to respond. So she whispered, “You’re not so bad yourself.”Their fingers intertwined and stayed that way the rest of dinner.Later, when they walked out of the restaurant into the cool night air, Vera paused by the car and tilted her head back, taking in the stars.“I’ve never done
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The bouncer at the entrance, who had recognized Asher on sight, had immediately led them up to the VVIP section. Away from the chaos. Behind tinted glass. Plush velvet couches, bottle service, dimmed lighting, and enough privacy to feel like gods watching mortals below.But after just a few minutes, Vera was already fidgeting.“This is boring,” she muttered, sipping a glass of champagne with a little grimace. “I thought we came here to celebrate, not supervise people like we’re the bored royalty.”Asher, seated beside her with one arm slung across the back of the couch, quirked a brow. “That’s exactly what this section is for. To drink, observe, and not get trampled on by college kids grinding to bad remixes.”She turned to him, eyes bright and mischievous. “But that’s the fun part. Come on, Asher.”He gave her a long look, as if trying to decipher her seriousness. “You want to go down there?”She grinned. “We didn’t come all this way to sit and sip. You promised me fun.”“I said yes
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Lucas sat in the quiet of his penthouse, the city lights casting pale golden streaks across the glass windows, but the warmth they should have offered was lost on him.The bottle of scotch on the table remained untouched, the glass beside it full, forgotten.He’d poured it earlier, hoping maybe the burn would numb the ache in his chest, but instead, all he did was sit there, unmoving, haunted by every memory of her.Vera.Her laugh still echoed in his ears, sharp, unfiltered, and real.It used to be his favorite sound. Now, it was a ghost. A ghost that haunted every corner of this silent room, of this life he thought he’d chosen for the right reasons.He leaned forward, elbows resting on his knees, phone in hand.Her name glowed on the screen like a lifeline he wasn’t sure he deserved to grab onto again.Vera Sinclair.His Vera, at least, she used to be.He clenched his jaw, thumb hovering over the call button. It was late, just past midnight.She was probably asleep. Tired. Peaceful.
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The ride home was quiet. Vera remained curled in her seat, her fingers twitching now and then like she was dreaming.Once they got to her apartment, Asher carefully lifted her into his arms again, carrying her up and unlocking the door with the key she’d given him just that morning.The lights inside were soft, the space warm, hers.He took her straight to the bedroom, setting her down gently on the mattress.She stirred, murmuring something incoherent.“Shh, sleep,” he whispered, pulling a light blanket over her.But just as he was about to leave, her hand reached out and grabbed his.“Stay.”He looked down at her, eyes already closed again, her expression peaceful.He nodded once, slowly.“Okay,” he whispered, pulling a chair closer beside her bed. But before he could sit, her grip tightened.“No, not there,” she mumbled. “Here.”She patted the space beside her.He hesitated for only a second, then kicked off his shoes and eased down beside her.She immediately turned into him, curl
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Evelyn read over it with satisfaction.“It sounds cold,” Sarah commented. “Are you sure he’ll believe she’d say something like this?”Evelyn smiled. “That’s the point. It’s just believable enough to hurt him. He won’t question it at first. He’ll be too blindsided. She’s been his calm in the chaos. This will shatter that image.”Sarah giggled, pure venom in the sound. “He’ll hate her. And then you can finally fix everything and bring him back home, to me.”Evelyn folded the new letter neatly and placed it back on the pillow where the original had been. She took Vera’s original note and tucked it into her handbag with care.“Insurance,” she said coolly.Then she looked around one last time. The apartment was exactly how Vera left it, her mug still drying by the sink, her hoodie gone from the couch. Only the false letter now waited in silence, a quiet weapon posed to pierce Asher’s heart the moment he walked through that door.“Let’s go,” Evelyn said.Sarah followed, already picturing th
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The pen dropped from her hand, her breath shaking as she re read the letter twice. It sounded too calm. Too composed. Like she was at peace with the decision. She wasn’t.But she folded it anyway and placed it on his pillow.She took one last look around the room. The soft blue lighting from the bedside lamp cast shadows across the bed where they’d laughed, kissed, fought and tangled their hearts together over weeks that now felt like lifetimes.Her suitcase sat quietly by the door.With trembling fingers, she pulled on her hoodie, his hoodie, and grabbed the suitcase handle.Her heart cracked just a little deeper as she turned off the lights one by one.She paused in the living room, staring at the painting they once joked about, an abstract piece Asher said looked like a snail running late. She forced a broken smile.And then she walked out.The door clicked shut behind her with a finality that echoed in her chest.Downstairs, the night was cool, the city buzz still alive even at th
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Vera pressed her forehead to her knees, struggling to breathe past the ache in her chest.Asher loved her. That much was clear. He loved her so deeply that he was planning to give up everything just to be with her. And now, he had no idea what his family was doing behind his back.He didn’t know that the walls were closing in. That his empire, his name, was being used to strangle them both.Could she live with herself if he lost everything?Could she forgive herself if his company was ripped away because of her?She could hear his voice in her head, teasing her, calling her Star. Whispering promises, telling her she was the only one who saw him.And now, she had to choose.Vera stood slowly. Her limbs were stiff from sitting too long, her body numb from the emotional battle raging inside her. She glanced around the penthouse, his scent lingered faintly in the cushions, in his jacket hanging by the door, in the empty glass he last drank from.It felt like his space. Their space.Her ga
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There was no accusation in the words. Just observation. Calm, deliberate. But it still hit a nerve.“She’s not some girl,” Asher said. “And trust me, I’ve handled every threat that’s come my way since I took this position. Vera’s not the reason things feel off here.”Everett gave him a knowing smile. “Be careful. The higher you climb, the more people want to take what you have, and the more they’ll use the people closest to you to get it.”Asher narrowed his eyes, fingers tightening around the edge of his chair. “If you know something I don’t, Everett, now’s the time to tell me.”“Just advice from someone who’s been around longer,” Everett replied, raising his glass. “Don’t let your heart blind your mind.”Asher didn’t respond. He just watched as his uncle stood and walked back out into the corridor, leaving him in the echoing silence of the suite.He reached for his phone again. Still no reply from Vera.Maybe she was asleep. Or maybe she was working on that little studio she had hin
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"Made it through another long day. Missing you a little too much tonight. Hope you’re working too hard so I don’t look lovesick alone."Vera stared at the screen, her throat tightening.He still didn’t know. He had no idea about Elena. About Sarah. About his own family.She should tell him. But she couldn’t. Not yet. Not while he was dealing with work and his own pressures. Not while she still hadn’t figured out what exactly she wanted from all of this.So instead, she typed:"Tried to work today, but failed miserably. Might need you back sooner than you think."Then she deleted it.She tried again."Was thinking about you. Penthouse is too quiet without your arrogant self around."She deleted that one too.In the end, she simply sent:"Hope today wasn’t too hard. I miss you."Short. Honest. Barely revealing the storm inside her.She dropped the phone beside her and lay back down on the couch, staring at the ceiling as exhaustion swept through her.Her mind wandered to the studio she
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They drank in silence for a while.The tea was jasmine, fragrant and delicate. Vera couldn’t tell if it had been made for Elena or if this had always been her preference. It didn’t matter.Elena shifted again and coughed once more, longer this time. It sounded worse than before, and for the first time, Vera felt something unfamiliar stir in her chest: pity, maybe. Or something close to sadness.“I’m sorry I didn’t fight harder for you,” Elena said suddenly. “I’m sorry I made fear look like control. I lived for the family name. You remind me not to.”Vera stared at her. “Then maybe you can do one thing before you go.”Elena looked up, surprised. “What’s that?”“Don’t let them use my name again to clean up the family image. Don’t try to fix your sins by pushing me into your dynasty. I don’t need their wealth or their spotlight.”Elena nodded. “I won’t.”“Good.” Vera stood. “Then maybe this wasn’t a wasted visit after all.”Elena looked at her, and there was something wet in her eyes now
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Vera stayed by the doorway, not yet ready to move closer.There was a silence between them, long and thick with the weight of everything that had gone unsaid for too many years.“I’m not here for reconciliation,” Vera said suddenly. “I’m not here to play pretend family. I just… I didn’t want to hate myself if something happened.”A silence stretched, but to her surprise, Elena nodded.“I don’t expect your forgiveness,” she said softly. “God knows I wouldn’t give it, if I were in your place.”That cracked something in Vera. It was the first honest thing she’d ever heard from this woman.“I wanted to meet you before it was too late,” Elena continued, eyes flickering to the sunlight filtering through the windows. “Not as a Sterling. Not as the mother who failed you. Just… as a woman who made too many mistakes and is out of time to fix them.”Vera looked at her for a long moment, her throat tight.“Then don’t ask me for anything,” she said. “Don’t ask me to be a daughter. Just let me say
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Vera stood and walked to the small window of her studio.Outside, the city moved with its usual rhythm, cars buzzing, people walking, horns blaring in the distance. But inside her, everything had slowed to a crawl.She thought about her childhood, the quiet streets of the village, the small house that had never quite felt like hers, the whispered secrets about the rich family that had once lost a baby girl. About the day her entire world shifted, and she was pulled into a glittering, icy place that never felt like home.She had tried to make peace with the Sterlings. Tried to understand them. But there had always been a wall. Especially with Elena.And now she was being asked to walk into that world again. To see the woman who had abandoned her. To sit at her deathbed and pretend to care.But was it pretending?Vera wasn’t sure anymore.She ran a hand through her hair and reached for her phone again. Her thumb hovered over Eliza’s number for a moment before she set it back down.Not y
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Asher set his coffee down, stepped into his office corner, and opened the small drawer of his briefcase.Tucked in a velvet case, hidden beneath work documents, was the ring.He hadn’t even told his assistant. No one knew. Not Everett, not his parents, especially not his parents.He didn’t care what anyone thought.This was his choice.He had found peace in Vera's chaos, clarity in her fire. She wasn’t just some phase or distraction. She was the only person who ever looked at him like he was just Asher, not the heir, not the CEO, not a tool to be manipulated. Just him.He flipped open the box and stared at the ring he’d designed himself, a sleek, unconventional piece with an edge that matched Vera’s spirit.Platinum band. A raw cut diamond surrounded by midnight sapphires.It didn’t scream royalty.It screamed Vera.He imagined how she’d react. Probably blink twice, think he was joking, then hit him with one of her sarcastic jabs before her hands started shaking. And he’d kneel.He wa
