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Distance Deepens
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2026-06-22 18:14:14
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One Year With Mr.Kingland Distance Deepens
# CHAPTER 58: THE DISTANCE DEEPENSWorking remotely was Matthew's escape.He could focus on operational frameworks without constantly being aware of Selena's presence in the building. He could attend video meetings without seeing her face. He could send emails instead of having conversations.It was effective. It was also increasingly hollow.By the second week of remote work, Matthew realized he'd solved a critical problem: he was no longer falling for her. Distance had done what professional boundaries couldn't do—it had created actual emotional separation.He wasn't longing for her anymore. He was just... focused on the work.Which was what he'd wanted, right?---The temporary apartment had a view of the Hudson River. Matthew would stand at the window after midnight, looking across the water at the Manhattan skyline, and feel nothing.Not pain. Not longing. Just absence.His LA company reached out with a proposal. A significant promotion. Executive Vice President of Operations for
One Year With Mr.Kingland The First Point
The Middle Eastern property was beautiful.But it was also impossible.Selena had designed a structure that was visually stunning—soaring curves that referenced local architecture, materials that honored regional traditions, spaces that created emotional connection.It was magnificent.It was also, according to Matthew's structural engineer, fundamentally unstable in that climate."The design doesn't account for seismic activity in the region," Matthew said, showing Selena the engineering report. "The foundation would need to be reinforced significantly to support those curves. Which changes the entire footprint."They were in his office. It was 2 AM. They'd been working since 6 AM the previous day."The design is the design," Selena replied, exhaustion making her sharp. "We can't compromise it to accommodate engineering limitations.""We can't build it without accommodating engineering limitations," Matthew replied, and he was equally sharp. "This isn't about artistic vision, Selena.
One Year With Mr.Kingland The Complication
The board's strongest ally pulled Selena into a private meeting two weeks into Matthew's return."We need to talk about optics," she said bluntly.Selena's stomach dropped. "What optics?""The chemistry between you and Matthew," the board member replied. "The work you two are producing is extraordinary. But everyone in this office can see that there's... something between you. Personal energy. History.""There's nothing personal," Selena said immediately. "We're professionals working on a major project.""I know you are," the board member replied. "But people aren't blind. Investors noticed it when they visited. The government liaison noticed it during the last briefing. And the board is going to start asking questions if the dynamic keeps intensifying."Selena felt her face heat. "The dynamic isn't intensifying. We're just collaborating closely.""Yes, and it's creating a narrative," the board member said. "That you two are getting back together. That the company is benefiting from a
One Year With Mr.Kingland Return
Matthew walked into the Kingland Holdings office building and felt eighteen months of distance collapse.Everything was familiar. The lobby design hadn't changed. The elevator banks were the same. The executive floor layout was identical.But everything was also completely different. Because eighteen months had passed, and people changed, and the office now belonged to Selena in a way it never had when he was co-CEO.He was entering as a consultant. As someone hired to do a job. As someone who didn't belong here anymore, even though he'd once owned part of this place.Margaret was in the executive reception area. When she saw him, her expression shifted—surprise, sadness, something like relief."Mr. Kingland," she said, standing up. "Welcome back.""It's good to see you, Margaret," Matthew replied.But it wasn't good. It was complicated and painful and strange.---His office was on a different floor than he'd occupied before.Not a demotion exactly. But a clear statement: he wasn't i
One Year With Mr.Kingland The Crisis
The opportunity came from an unexpected source.A government agency—The International Tourism Development Initiative—was commissioning a portfolio of state-level hospitality properties across twelve countries. Flagship properties that would represent each nation's culture, architecture, and values while providing world-class luxury hospitality.It was massive. Prestigious. A once-in-a-generation project.And they wanted Kingland Holdings to lead the design and execution.The government representative—a woman named Ambassador Chen—explained it to Selena in person."Your Singularity Collection model is exactly what we're looking for," Ambassador Chen said. "Each property unique to its location, culturally authentic, operationally sound. This is twelve versions of that simultaneously across different continents."The budget was substantial. The timeline was realistic—five years for full development and launch. The political capital was enormous.But the complexity was beyond anything Kin
One Year With Mr.Kingland The Deep Separation
Matthew stopped checking industry news about Kingland Holdings.It was harder than he expected. The habit of looking for updates, following the company's progress, wondering how Selena was managing—those habits were deep.But they were also painful.So he deliberately stopped.He deleted the news alerts. He unfollowed the Kingland Holdings social media accounts. He told his industry contacts that he'd prefer not to hear updates about the company.And he focused on his own work.The consulting project with the Northeast hotel chain was going well. They'd brought him on to completely restructure their operational approach, which meant he had significant autonomy and influence.It wasn't as prestigious as running Kingland Holdings. But it was meaningful. And it didn't involve constantly wondering what Selena was doing.He rented the apartment in Brooklyn for another year. Started attending industry events where no one knew about his past. Built a quiet reputation as a competent operation
One Year With Mr.Kingland The Kingland Heir
The invitation came early that morning through Margaret. “Mrs. Kingland, the family is hosting a charity luncheon at the Aurelia Grand Hall today. Mr. Kingland has requested your presence.” Selena stared at the elegant cream card in her hands. Another public performance so soon. By 11:30 AM
One Year With Mr.Kingland Lights, Lies, and Leopard
The Grand Kingsland Hotel ballroom glittered like a den of wolves wearing diamonds. Crystal chandeliers cast golden light over hundreds of the city’s elite — businessmen, politicians, socialites — all circling each other with fake smiles and real knives. Selena stayed close to Matthew’s side, pai
One Year With Mr.Kingland The Unwelcome Guest
Selena had been in the mansion for two days when Victoria showed up. She was in the library, going through design books—mostly to keep her mind occupied—when Margaret came in with an apologetic expression. "Miss Victoria is here to see Mr. Kingland," Margaret said carefully. Selena looked up from
One Year With Mr.Kingland Signed Away
Selena's mother was in the private room at Royal Crest Hospital, looking stronger than she had in weeks. The upgrade had already happened. The surgery was already scheduled for tomorrow. Selena sat beside her mother's bed, smoothing down the expensive blanket, not quite ready to explain where the
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