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TWENTY-NINE

Author: Ecrivain
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-08-28 18:29:31

Winona’s POV

I felt frozen in place inside the elevator. Maximus and I were locked in a stare, neither of us willing to look away. Yet even while my eyes were on him, I couldn’t ignore the beautiful woman at the edge of my vision—the same woman I had caught him holding as though he were helping her.

I knew who she was. Who wouldn’t recognize the famous fashion designer, Vivienne Durand? She was every woman’s inspiration.

I swallowed hard, trying to calm the thundering in my chest. “I-I think this isn’t the right time. M-Maybe I’ll just come back another day…” I forced a smile, though it never reached my eyes.

And why not? I was nothing compared to Vivienne. She had built her empire with her own hands, while I had yet to prove anything in my life.

“N-No, don’t leave. S-She was just on her way out,” Maximus interjected, glancing at the woman.

“Y-Yes, I was just leaving. Maximus and I are done with our business…” Her lips curved into a mocking smile. I couldn’t meet her eyes as she stepp
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