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Chapter 21: The Price of a Name

Author: Heylee
last update Last Updated: 2025-08-01 12:18:14

Tessa as Elena's POV

As the car pulled into the company grounds, my jaw dropped. Right from the entrance, it was clear—this wasn’t just any business.

It was massive. A glass tower that seemed to disappear into the clouds. For a man known as the king of high-end real estate and luxury resorts, it made sense—Elena’s father had built half the skyline of this city.

The security guards moved swiftly, opening the car door like they’d done it for royalty a thousand times. One of them gave a small nod, while another pointed me toward the main entrance.

The ground floor looked like a five-star hotel lobby. Polished white marble stretched across the entire space, golden chandeliers hung like art pieces from the ceiling, and a grand indoor waterfall trickled quietly near the wall. The scent of fresh orchids lingered in the air, and the atmosphere felt hushed, powerful, like money itself breathed here.

As I walked toward the elevator, I could feel eyes on me. Some of the staff stopped mid-convers
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