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Back to the office and work was going well.Elena had just finished sorting through reports when a sharp, purposeful knock echoed against her office door.It wasn’t hesitant. It wasn’t polite.She already knew who it was.Lucas.Sighing, she placed the documents aside, straightened her shoulders, and braced herself. “Come in.”The door swung open, and Lucas stepped inside with his usual calculated composure, his face unreadable.But Elena wasn’t fooled.Beneath that calm façade, his sharp gaze carried an undercurrent of distrust—a silent, relentless accusation.He closed the door behind him with a quiet click, crossed his arms over his chest, and fixed her with a steady stare. "We need to talk."Elena leaned back in her chair, forcing herself to appear unaffected. "I can't imagine we have much to say to each other."Lucas let out a dry laugh, though there was no amusement in his eyes. "You’d be surprised."He moved forward, resting his hands on her desk, leaning just enough to make hi
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Elena sat alone in her office, her fingers trembling as she clutched the pen in her hand. The reports in front of her blurred, the words swimming together, meaningless.She blinked rapidly, trying to push back the burning sensation in her eyes, but it was no use.Lucas’s words from earlier echoed in her mind."You should have stayed away, Elena.""You’re poking a bear that won’t hesitate to strike."She wasn’t afraid of him. Or at least, she told herself she wasn’t. But it wasn’t just about Lucas. It was the whispers in the office, the way people looked at her, the way the weight of the past never seemed to leave her alone.She had thought she could handle it. That if she kept her head down and focused on her work, things would eventually settle.But she was wrong.A sharp knock at the door made her flinch. She quickly wiped at her eyes, forcing herself to straighten.“Come in,” she said, her voice strained but steady.The door opened, and Adrian stepped inside.Elena’s breath caught.
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Elena was buried in paperwork when the knock came. The door opened, and Adrian stepped inside.Even without looking, she felt his presence. It was the kind that took over a room effortlessly, making everything else feel smaller in comparison.Her back straightened instinctively.She had been careful since their last conversation—since that handkerchief. Careful not to let her emotions slip.She couldn’t afford to.Adrian leaned against her desk, arms crossed, watching her with the kind of patience that unnerved her."Pack your bags," he said.Elena blinked. "Excuse me?""We’re leaving tomorrow."Her frown deepened. "Leaving? For what?""A business trip." His tone was matter-of-fact, as if this was already decided.She put her pen down and met his gaze. "You want me to go with you?"Adrian’s expression didn’t waver. "Yes. I need someone who understands this deal. Someone sharp, quick on their feet."She let out a small, humorless laugh. "And you think that’s me?""You wouldn’t be here
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The city was alive with soft golden lights.Elena sat at the small balcony table, her fingers wrapped around a glass of wine she had barely touched. The evening air was crisp, but not cold enough to make her go inside. She needed the fresh air, the space to think.She shouldn’t have come.This trip was a mistake.Everywhere she turned, memories clawed at her—old wounds that she had fought so hard to bury. And worse, Adrian was here, stirring up everything she had locked away."You always did love city lights." Adrain said.Elena stiffened.She turned slightly, finding Adrian leaning against the doorframe, his sharp eyes watching her. He was holding a drink, though she doubted he’d had much of it.She swallowed hard and looked away. "You remember that?"His voice was quiet. "I remember a lot of things."Silence stretched between them, heavy with unspoken words.Adrian finally moved, stepping out onto the balcony. He pulled out the chair opposite hers and sat down. His presence was too
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They were back from their trip, and Adrian was already in his office, but the tension in Adrian’s office was suffocating.Lucas stood across from him, hands clenched into fists at his sides. His usual composed expression was gone, replaced by something fierce and desperate."You need to stay away from her," Lucas said, his voice low but firm.Adrian leaned back in his chair, his expression was unreadable. He had expected this confrontation sooner or later, but seeing the sheer determination in Lucas’s eyes irritated him."Why?" Adrian asked coolly.Lucas’s jaw tightened. "This isn’t a game, Adrian. I’m trying to protect you."Adrian let out a humorless chuckle. "Protect me? From what? From Elena?"Lucas flinched, but he didn’t back down. "She betrayed you."Adrian’s gaze darkened. "Did she?"Lucas stiffened. "You’re starting to doubt it, aren’t you?"Adrian didn’t respond.Something had shifted inside him after last night.Elena’s words still echoed in his mind—Because I never stopped
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The office was unusually quiet. Most employees had left for the day, leaving only the soft hum of the air conditioning and the occasional rustle of papers. Elena sat at her desk, staring at the computer screen, but her mind was elsewhere.Lucas’s warning from the other day still echoed in her head."Leave before it’s too late."Why was he so desperate to push her away?Sighing, she rubbed her temples. There were too many unanswered questions, and the past was pressing in on her like a heavy weight.She needed to focus.Adrian had assigned her a report to review before his next meeting. It was a standard financial summary—nothing unusual. She flipped through the documents, scanning numbers and signatures.Then something caught her eye.A file, slightly thicker than the others, was wedged between the reports. The label on the folder read: "Confidential – The Elena Deal."Elena’s heartbeat quickened."The Elena Deal? What was this all about?" She said.Her hands trembled slightly as she
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Adrian sat alone in his office, the city lights casting a cold glow through the large windows.Something wasn’t right.For years now, he had believed that Elena betrayed him. The evidence had been clear—a forged signature, a missing transaction, and an email that pointed directly at her. It had all seemed undeniable.So why was he doubting it now?Ever since Elena returned, cracks had started forming in his certainty.She never begged for forgiveness. She never acted guilty.And earlier tonight, when he found her still working, something about the way she looked at him felt different. Almost as if she had discovered something she wasn’t supposed to.Adrian exhaled sharply and leaned back in his chair. His hands clenched as frustration built inside him.He had spent years burying his emotions, convincing himself that he hated her. That she deserved to suffer the way he had.But what if... what if he had been wrong?The thought unsettled him.He grabbed his phone and dialed a number."S
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Elena arrived at the office feeling tense. The past few days had been a whirlwind—Adrian was starting to question what really happened years ago, and Lucas was acting strange. Something about the way he tried to shut down Adrian’s investigation didn’t sit right with her.She had barely slept, replaying every detail in her mind. Who had framed her? Who wanted her out of Adrian’s life so badly that they had gone to such extreme lengths?As she settled at her desk, her phone vibrated. A new email notification appeared on the screen.Unknown SenderSubject: Leave While You Still Can.Her breath caught in her throat.With trembling fingers, she opened the email.Elena,You should have stayed away.If you know what’s good for you, you’ll leave Adrian and the company immediately. Otherwise, you’ll regret it.There was no name. No signature. Nothing to identify the sender.Elena’s pulse pounded in her ears. She gripped the phone tightly, her mind racing.Who sent this?Was it Lucas?Or someon
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At first, it didn’t raise alarm. Everyone deserved a break after what they'd endured, especially Elena, who had endured more than anyone had seen on the surface. But now, her absence stirred a quiet concern in Sophie’s chest.Unable to resist the growing curiosity, Sophie made her way to Adrain’s office. She knocked gently, and upon hearing his familiar, “Come in,” she stepped inside. Adrain was seated by the window, working through some documents on his tablet, dressed casually in a linen shirt, a slight smile touching the corner of his lips when he saw her.“Sophie,” he said warmly, setting the tablet aside. “What a pleasant surprise. Everything alright?”Sophie nodded, then hesitated. “Yes… I just wanted to ask—how’s Elena? I hope everything is okay.”Adrain's smile deepened slightly, touched by her concern. But before he could respond, the door clicked open again.It was Adrain’s trusted investigator. His eyes shifted between the two of them, and he raised a brow. “I hope I’m not
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The morning sun poured golden light through the curtains as Adrain helped Elena into the car, his hand protective on her lower back. The day had finally arrived—the gender reveal appointment. There was an unspoken excitement in the air, a kind of nervous anticipation that neither of them wanted to admit out loud. Both had made playful claims in the days leading up to this moment: Adrain had already imagined their daughter with pigtails and sharp wit, while Elena pictured a little boy with his father’s eyes and calm demeanor.“I’m telling you, Elena,” Adrain said as they drove through the quiet city streets, “I’ve had dreams. She’s a girl. I can already hear her voice calling me ‘Daddy.’”Elena chuckled and gave him a teasing look. “And I’ve had dreams of our son—curious, strong, and always asking questions about the world.”Adrain shook his head with a grin. “Well, one of us is going to be proven right today.”They arrived at the private hospital and were ushered into the familiar wa
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After the scan, Dr. Moore conducted the rest of the routine checkup, confirming Elena’s vitals were stable, and her energy levels were where they should be. She offered gentle advice on nutrition and managing stress, along with prenatal vitamins to continue taking.As they stepped out of the examination room and back into the hallway, Adrain couldn’t stop looking at the sonogram prints. He was quiet for a while, as if lost in thought, then suddenly turned to Elena and said, “This changes everything. I thought I loved you at my fullest… but seeing this, feeling this… I love you even more now.”Elena touched his face, leaning into his shoulder. “And I love you, Adrain. More than words.”They walked out of the hospital hand-in-hand, their hearts full, their bond stronger than ever.This wasn’t just a checkup—it was the first official encounter with a piece of their shared future. And it was beautiful.The drive back from the hospital was quiet but not silent. It was filled with the kind
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True to his word, Adrain arranged for his home office to be fully equipped. His large study was renovated into a sleek and efficient workspace, complete with secure connections to the company’s boardroom via encrypted video feeds and systems for virtual communication with all departments.He delegated, coordinated, and led major meetings from home, always making sure that he never had to step too far from Elena. The staff knew to keep interruptions minimal and to only bring the most urgent matters to him directly.Meanwhile, Elena was treated like royalty. Fresh fruit platters. Hand-picked meals crafted by the mansion’s chef according to her cravings. Soft classical music played on surround sound while she rested in the lounge or read on the patio. Every evening, Adrain would massage her feet gently, whispering little jokes and telling her stories to make her laugh.She protested at first—at least a little—but it was hard to argue with a man who looked at her like she was the only per
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The soft murmur of waves crashing against the shore still lingered in their memories, the vacation having brought a long-awaited peace into their lives. But peace wasn’t meant to last forever—not when life had its own surprises to offer.Elena stirred awake with a pounding head and a rolling sensation in her stomach. She had barely stepped into the kitchen that morning when dizziness overcame her. She gripped the countertop for support, the glass of juice slipping from her hand and shattering on the floor. Her vision blurred.“Elena!” Adrain caught her just before she collapsed, scooping her into his arms with panic etched deep across his face. “We’re going to the hospital. Now.”Within minutes, they were in the back seat of the car, Adrain cradling her head gently on his lap. He held her hand, not once letting go. His heart was racing faster than the vehicle speeding down the highway. Elena had been through so much, and now this?At the hospital, Adrain paced relentlessly outside the
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The warm, gentle hum of the private jet vibrated through the seats as Adrian and Elena soared through the clouds once more — but this time, they weren’t fleeing battles or seeking refuge.They were returning home.Stronger. Wiser. Unbreakable.Adrian glanced sideways at Elena, who was curled up beside him, a soft smile gracing her face as she watched the clouds drift past the window. The golden wedding band on her finger caught the light, a brilliant symbol of everything they had endured — and conquered — together.Adrian gently squeezed her hand, a silent vow passing between them.We made it.We’re not just survivors.We are victors.Back to the CityThe city skyline greeted them with its familiar glittering lights, but this time, it felt different.This wasn’t the same city that had tried to destroy them.It was their kingdom now — and they were returning as the rulers.At the private hangar, black luxury cars awaited them, along with a small but trusted security team. There were no
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The private jet lifted smoothly into the evening sky, slicing through layers of clouds bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun.Inside, Adrian and Elena sat side by side, fingers loosely intertwined, the weight of the past months slowly dissolving with every mile that carried them away from the chaos they had conquered.It wasn’t just a trip.It was a declaration.A declaration that they had survived.That they had emerged victorious.And now, it was time to truly breathe again.The destination was a well-guarded secret, carefully selected by Adrian himself:A hidden island in the Mediterranean, known only to a few, where white sand beaches stretched into infinity and the waters shimmered in endless shades of blue and green.The world could wait.They had earned this.Arrival at ParadiseThe jet touched down smoothly on a private runway tucked between lush palms.A sleek black car awaited them, its driver greeting them with a respectful nod before whisking them along a winding co
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The sun dipped low on the horizon, casting golden beams over the towering skyline.For Adrian and Elena, it was more than just the end of a day.It was the end of an era of betrayal—and the beginning of a reign no one could challenge.After the thunderous conference that shook the city's business world, the ripple effects were immediate and unstoppable.Phone lines buzzed.Emails flooded in.Messages of congratulations, partnership offers, and investment proposals poured into the company headquarters, one after the other, as if the heavens themselves had opened in their favor.Top executives from around the world who had once been hesitant—cautious to align themselves with a company mired in scandal—now rushed to forge new alliances.Within 24 hours:Three major international corporations signed fresh partnership deals with Adrian's company.Investment firms scrambled to buy stakes, their confidence in Adrian’s leadership soaring.Prestigious philanthropic foundations offered collabor
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The day had come.The city buzzed with anticipation.Whispers had already started circulating through media houses, financial circles, and social platforms:Adrian would make a public statement today.No one knew exactly what to expect.Was he stepping down? Announcing bankruptcy? Surrendering?They couldn’t have been more wrong.The conference venue was a masterpiece of design—elegant and powerful, a mirror of Adrian's legacy. Thick marble columns lined the entrance, and luxurious carpets paved the way to the stage, where a massive backdrop displayed the company’s emblem in bold gold letters.Security was tight.Top executives, loyal board members, press agencies, and investors gathered. Their murmurs filled the vast hall, blending curiosity with tension.Inside a private waiting room, Adrian stood before a full-length mirror.He adjusted his dark suit—a deep navy tailored perfectly to his recovering frame. His shoulder was still bandaged beneath the fabric, but he carried himself ta
