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Chapter 23

Author: S.C Luka
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-25 22:39:59

CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

ADRIANS POV

Adrian Kellerham sat alone in his hotel suite, staring out at New York city.

The acquisition meeting had ended hours ago, but he hadn’t returned to his room until late. His team was celebrating downstairs, drinks clinking against glasses in loud victory, but he hadn’t joined them. His mind was elsewhere.

On Christine.

On her stubbornness.

On the way she had chose to constantly provoke him especially this morning when she told him to get out.

He leaned back in his chair while removing his tie with a frustrated sigh. Every part of him knew this was the only way. Marrying her wasn’t just a merger tactic. It was a business decision yes but it was also the only thing that could keep Dreamspace safe.

And he knew also that it was also something else. That this was his chance. He has already admitted to himself the feelings he has and he could my change them.

He stood up from his chair and walked to the minibar in the room, and poured himself a glass of wate
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