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12: A new life

Author: Aria Wilde
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-12 17:34:31

Riley’s POV

I knew I was screwed the moment the elevator doors refused to close fast enough.

“Hold,” I whispered, jabbing the button like it owed me money. “Come on, come on—”

The digital clock on my phone blinked mockingly: 11:08 AM.

I was eight minutes late to a meeting Jax had very specifically told me started “at eleven sharp. Not a minute later.”

Not “around eleven.” Not “give or take a few.”Eleven sharp.

Of course, the moment the doors dinged open on the top floor, I burst out like a woman running away from a crime scene. However, this time, I was going into one.

“Sorry!” I called breathlessly as I slipped into the glass conference room.

Everyone turned to look at me. Jax included.

He didn’t say anything at first. Just stared. Slowly. Like he was mentally lighting me on fire.

The conference room was packed with sponsors, agents and brand managers.

“Nice of you to join us,” Jax said flatly, his voice devoid of emotion. “The meeting started ten minutes ago.”

I took my seat at the
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