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Chapter 7
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2026-07-09 15:53:37
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Amani paused just inside the grand entrance, her breath catching as she took in the towering chandeliers suspended from the gilded ceiling. Their golden glow spilled over polished marble floors that reflected elegantly dressed guests drifting from one conversation to the next. A string quartet played softly from an elevated stage, the melody weaving effortlessly through the gentle hum of laughter and clinking champagne glasses.She had seen places like this only in magazines but never had she imagined standing in one.“You stopped walking.” Deandre’s amused voice pulled her back to reality.Amani glanced up at him with an embarrassed smile.“I was… appreciating the architecture.”“You’ve been appreciating it for almost a minute.”She laughed quietly.“I don’t want to trip.”“You won’t.”His arm remained offered to her.“You’ve got me.”Heat crept into her cheeks as she slipped her hand back around his arm.Tonight, Deandre looked every bit the gentleman the magazines loved to photogra
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“I have nothing to wear.” Amani stood in the middle of the apartment, surrounded by dresses she’d rejected in under five minutes. They were either too plain or too formal. The third made her look, according to Liya, “like a disappointed substitute teacher.” “I do not.” “You absolutely do.” Amani tossed the dress onto the bed with a sigh. “I don’t even know why I’m stressing over this. It’s just an event.” Liya stopped folding clothes and stared at her. “Just an event?” She walked over, placing both hands on Amani’s shoulders. “This isn’t your department’s end of year dinner. This is the Founder Gala.” “I know.” “No, you don’t.” Liya released her dramatically and began pacing. “The Founder Gala is where billionaires pretend to be humble, celebrities pretend they aren’t famous, and politicians pretend they’re honest, it is a big deal ani.” “You’re exaggerating.” Amani laughed. “I wish.” Liya held up the black invitation. “This invitation is harder to get
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The morning sun filtered through the glass walls of Vaughn Group’s executive floor. Andre sat opposite Avan, a contract open in front of him. He’d been staring at the same page for nearly ten minutes. “You’ve read that paragraph four times.” “I have?” Dre said finally looking up. “You’ve been distracted since yesterday.” “I’m fine.” “No, you’re not.” Avan chuckled taking a sip of his coffee. Dre groaned, closed his laptop and leaned back in his chair. “What happened after I lost you at the gala? I came back and Amani had disappeared.” Dre hesitated before he muttered loud enough for Avan to hear “I took her home.” “You did?” “Yes … she was drunk.” Avan exhaled in relief. “Thank God. I was worried she’d wandered off by herself.” A strange feeling settled in Vaughn’s chest. He remembered how she stumbled into him, clung to his arm without hesitation. He remembered her confession while she smiled at him, yet none of it was meant for him. His jaw tightened. “You
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Chapter 5Amani had spent the last month convincing herself that avoiding them would be easy. It wasn’t. It seemed as though the universe was out to get her, determined to prove her wrong in every way possible.The first week had been peaceful. She buried herself in work at the law firm, taking on every case her supervising attorney tossed her way. Long hours became her refuge, and by the end of each day she was too exhausted to think about a certain award winning actor with an effortless smile or his intimidating friend who always seemed to notice more than he let on. She avoided them like the plague, convinced herself the encounters were over. Then came the charity gala. Amani had been there strictly as legal support for one of the firm’s corporate clients. Her job was simple she rehearsed it in her head, review contracts, smile politely, keep your head low,avoid Avan and his friend. That was the plan.“Amani?” A voice all too familiar called out. She froze, praying desperately it
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The corridor outside office was too quiet for a place that expensive. Glass walls, brushed steel frames, and a view of the city that looked like it had been curated rather than built. Everything in the space whispered control. Clarissa spotted them before she understood what she was seeing. Dre walking ahead. Avan beside him, hands in his pockets uncaring as ever. And Amani trailing slightly behind, adjusting her grip on her folder like a lifeline, head lowered. That alone made Clarissa pause. Not because it was unusual to see the boss with people. But because it was unusual to see Dre Vaughn with people who looked like they didn’t know why they were there. Amani glanced up briefly and caught Clarissa watching. Clarissa didn’t react. Just a neutral blink. Professional distance. Then she turned away as if nothing had happened. Inside the office, the air changed. Dre’s space wasn’t decorated, it was minimalist yet screamed money. Not a thing out of place. Well
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The door clicked shut. Amani remained frozen behind the shelving unit. One second. Two. Three. Nothing. No footsteps. No voices. No Clarissa. Slowly, she released the breath she’d been holding. “That was close.” The words barely left her lips, Carefully, she stepped from her hiding place. The room was empty once more. At least, it appeared to be. Amani put on the torch light once more, as she adjusted her glasses on her nose trying to see. Her gaze returned to the drawer. To the folder. To the seal stamped across it. VAUGHN EMPIRE - EXECUTIVE CLEARANCE Curiosity twisted inside her. Just one look, One quick glance, then she would put it back exactly where she found it, no one would ever know. Amani reached for the folder and finally she opened it. The first page revealed a list of names. The second page held financial statements. The third… A photograph slipped loose and drifted to the floor. “Oh no.” She crouched immediately. The photograph s
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