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Chapter 7

Author: MayorGeorge
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-24 14:26:43

Adrian's POV

I moved swiftly through the crowd, Graham trailing behind me as we made our way toward the heart of the gala. My mind raced, trying to piece together Sophia’s angle. Promised a place in the new deal? It was absurd. No one in my team would dare make such a promise, not to her or anyone else without my approval.

When we entered the main hall, the hum of conversation seemed louder and more tense. Sophia was in the center of a small group of investors, her practiced charm on full display.

“There he is!” she announced as her eyes locked onto me. Her tone was light, but the smirk playing on her lips was anything but innocent. “Adrian, darling, I was just telling everyone about the wonderful opportunity you mentioned last year. You remember, don’t you?”

I kept my expression neutral as I approached, every step calculated. “Sophia,” I said evenly, “a word, please.”

Her eyes lit up with feigned curiosity, but I caught the flicker of unease beneath her confident exterior.

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