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Chapter 44

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Stacy's POV

His lips were on mine, soft but demanding, and I felt myself melting into the kiss. My hands found his chest, fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt. Heat pooled low in my belly, a dangerous warmth that made me forget everything—Matt, my parents, the fear. For one perfect moment, there was only Michael and the way he made me feel seen, wanted, protected.

Then a sharp knock on the car window shattered the moment.

We broke apart, both breathing hard. Michael's jaw tightened as he turned to see who had interrupted. A man in a crisp suit stood outside the car, his expression apologetic but urgent.

Michael lowered the window a fraction. "This better be important, David."

"I'm sorry to interrupt, Mr. Sotheby," the man—David, his assistant—said quickly. "But I need to remind you about the business gala tomorrow evening. The Kingston Charity Event. You're expected to bring a plus-one. The organizers have been calling."

My stomach dropped. A gala. Of course. Men like Michael
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