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The Reunion

Author: mscelene
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-27 09:08:11
Amara’s POV

The elevator ride to the top floor felt longer than it should.

Each floor dinged like a heartbeat she couldn’t steady.

Amara clutched her mother’s letter in one hand — the same one she’d found days ago. The paper was fragile, but the truth inside it felt indestructible. She’d read it so many times that every line had burned itself into her courage.

When the doors slid open, a low hum of voices spilled into the hallway.

The boardroom was packed — directors in suits, assistants whispering updates, and at the head of the table stood Sophia Alaric, poised and polished as ever, her smile sharp enough to cut glass.

And at the far end — Damian.

He looked different. The usual hard edge was gone, replaced by something quieter. Real. There were shadows under his eyes, but when he saw her, they softened.

“Miss Lopez,” Sophia greeted, her tone smooth and sweet — too sweet. “You’re not on today’s agenda.”

“I’m aware.” Amara stepped forward, heels clicking against the m
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