ログイン"Tokyo and Zurich can wait," Julian said, his voice dropping into that low, resonant register that always sent a jolt straight down Tiffany's spine. He reached into the tailored pocket of his charcoal trousers and pulled out a small, thick cream-colored envelope, its edges neatly sealed with a heavy glob of crimson wax. "Before we discuss corporate restructuring, however, you have an obligation to fulfill."
Tiffany stared at the envelope, her suspicion immediately overrid
"I swear, if another courier drops a box of unformatted client feedback forms on my desk before I've even had my first sip of coffee, I am going to legally classify them as hazardous waste," Leo declared, kicking the office door shut with the heel of his designer loafer while balancing two towering stacks of glossy design portfolios.Tiffany didn't look up from her drafting tablet, though the corner of her mouth twitched into a familiar, affectionate smirk. "Good morning to you too, Leo. Did you happen to bring the actual coffee, or are you just here to test my patience?""I brought the coffee, the croissants, and a mild existential crisis regarding our new branding deck," Leo sighed, dropping the portfolios onto an empty drafting table with a resounding thud. He collapsed dramatically into the leather armchair opposite her desk, pulling a cardboard tray from his coat. "Also, your husband is downstairs in the lobby looking entirely too domes
"If Victoria even so much as breathes near the tiered chocolate ganache, I’m locking her in the service elevator," Leo hissed, his fingers digging into Julian’s lapel as he dragged the billionaire two inches closer to secure a whispered conspiracy. "Tell me you gave strict instructions to the catering staff. Tell me her name is on a blacklist."Julian didn't blink. He calmly adjusted his cufflink, his gaze fixed past Leo’s frantic shoulder to where Tiffany was currently laughing with a circle of college friends, the afternoon sun catching the rich auburn undertones of her hair. "Relax, Leo. The security detail knows her face better than they know mine. She won't reach the dessert table. She won't even reach the terrace."Leo let out a long, shuddering sigh of pure relief, pressing a hand dramatically to his chest. "Thank heaven. Because if my meticulously curated tablescape gets upstaged by a bitter diatribe about corporate
"Leo, if you don't stop pacing, you're going to carve a permanent trench into the custom hardwood floors of this venue, and I know for a fact the landlord—who happens to be standing right over there—will charge us for it," Tiffany whispered, fighting back a laugh as she adjusted the delicate, warm-toned embroidery on the sleeve of her gown.Leo froze mid-stride, his designer loafers hovering inches above the rug. He cast a sharp, dramatic glare across the crowded rooftop reception toward Arthur Ravencourt, who was currently laughing heartily with one of Tiffany’s old college professors."I am not pacing, Tiffany. I am merely conducting a vital, high-level structural integrity assessment of the reception floor plan," Leo shot back, his voice dripping with theatrical offense before his expression instantly melted into absolute panic. "Oh, god. Is that Victoria heading toward the dessert table? Someone stop her before she find
"Don't cry on the silk, Leo, or I'll bill you," Tiffany laughed, though her own eyes shimmered with sudden, overwhelming emotion as she spun slowly in front of the full-length mirror, letting the cascading layers of ivory silk catch the afternoon light streaming through the massive glass windows of the rooftop venue.Leo hastily swiped at the corner of his eye with the back of his hand, sniffing dramatically. "I am not crying, I am merely testing the humidity levels of the room for your floral arrangements. And frankly, they're subpar."The heavy oak doors of the bridal suite swung open, and Julian stepped inside, looking impeccably sharp in a tailored charcoal suit that had been stripped of its usual corporate severity by the absence of a tie. His dark eyes locked onto Tiffany, and for a long, breathless moment, the bustling chaos of the room—the frantic whispers of the stylists, the distant hum of the string quartet tuning their inst
"Tiff! If the florist doesn't swap these white hydrangeas for the deep-toned rust and terracotta variants right now, I am personally going to throw them off the edge of this glorious glass roof!" Leo shouted over the ambient chaos of the bridal suite, waving a clipboard like a general marching into battle.Tiffany emerged from the changing room, the rustling layers of her custom-designed gown silencing the entire suite instantly. The dress was an architectural marvel—blending classic, cascading ivory silk with subtle, warm-toned embroidery that mirrored her signature palette. It was bold, utterly unconventional, and undeniably her.Leo dropped his clipboard, his jaw practically hitting the floor. "Okay. I take it back. Every single second of stress, every panic attack over catering, every microscopic detail was worth it. You look breathtaking.""Don't cry on the silk, Leo, or I'll bill you," Tiffany laughed, though
"Alright, CEO Ravencourt. If the catering trucks are already circling the rooftop, I suppose I should go put on the most expensive dress I've ever designed," Tiffany declared, sliding out from under the covers and padding barefoot across the custom hardwood floors toward the bathroom.Julian propped himself up on one elbow, his dark gaze tracing her movement with an intensity that made the air in the room feel suddenly heavy. "You could wear a burlap sack, Everhart, and the entire room would still forget to breathe.""Save the boardroom flattery for the annual shareholders meeting," she tossed back over her shoulder, a bright, teasing grin illuminating her face before the bathroom door clicked shut behind her.Within minutes, the penthouse transformed into an organized storm of activity. Leo arrived carrying three different garment bags, barking orders at a pair of bewildered junior designers who were sweating profusely







