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Chapter 37
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2026-06-13 22:34:05
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Cora The happy, buzzing energy of the morning transferred smoothly to a high-end, private fashion boutique in the heart of Soho, the wide glass windows letting the bright New York sun stream across the plush velvet carpets.Annie and I were lounging comfortably on an oversized cream sofa, sipping premium champagne from crystal flutes while we picked out elegant dresses for Chloe's upcoming destination wedding in Europe.The atmosphere inside the exclusive store was completely relaxed, the boutique owner personally bringing out the newest seasonal collections while practically bowing to me with every single breath she took.Ricky and Riley were completely in their element, running in playful circles around the heavy velvet changing room curtains, both of them wearing oversized designer sunglasses they had snatched off a low display table."Maman, look at me! I am a movie star!" Ricky laughed hysterically, his dark curls bouncing wildly as he struck a dramatic pose on a small gilded st
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 39
Leon I spent the rest of the afternoon staring completely blankly at the dark wood wall of my executive office, the silence in the room feeling heavy and suffocating.My skin was still tingling from the freezing fury Cora had radiated inside that elevator, the raw intensity of her hazel eyes burned so deeply into my mind that I could still feel the phantom heat of her breath hitting my face.She had stood inches away from me, completely unbothered by my rage, looking down on me as if I were nothing more than an inconvenient speck of dust on her expensive designer shoes.My phone buzzed aggressively on the glass desk for the fourth time in the last hour, the bright screen lighting up with Candice’s name.I let out a ragged, exhausted sigh and dragged the phone to my ear, not even bothering to give a proper greeting. "What is it, Candice?""Leon, finally! You are literally ruining my entire evening right now," Candice’s high-pitched voice immediately whined through the speaker, her ton
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 38
Cora The office air was thick enough to choke on, smelling faintly of the expensive white floral arrangements Leon had wasted his quarterly budget on just to impress me.I didn't even blink as I glided right past him at the entrance doors, my heels clicking with a steady, lethal rhythm against his polished marble floorboards.I left him standing out there on his own ridiculous red carpet like a complete fool, his arms half-extended and his jaw slightly open in front of his whispering staff.The low, frantic murmurs of his employees echoed softly against the high ceilings of the atrium, but I kept my eyes locked straight ahead, completely ignoring the drama.I strutted straight into the grand executive boardroom on the top floor, my movements completely natural and full of an independent power.Chloe walked right by my side as my legal shadow, her sharp heels matching my pace while she carried the heavy leather folders containing our official counter-metrics.I didn't wait for a host
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 37
Leon The grand headquarters of Halefield Luxury looked immaculate under the bright morning sun, the soaring glass atrium reflecting the clean New York sky like a massive mirror. The entire main lobby had been completely transformed over the last twelve hours. The air smelled rich and expensive from the hundreds of premium white floral arrangements my team had positioned along the marble pillars, masking the usual sterile scent of polished stone and air conditioning.A pristine red carpet was rolled out across the entire length of the polished floor, stretching all the way from the security desks straight out to the public pavement. Every single department head, executive assistant, and junior designer stood in a straight, rigid line along the edges of the carpet, their faces tight with a mixture of how tired they were and discipline. They had been drilled on the protocol since six in the morning.I stood near the heavy glass entrance doors, adjusting the cuffs of my custom suit jacke
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 36
Cora The sun was barely up over the Manhattan skyline, but my brand-new kitchen already sounded like a war zone. I leaned against the marble entryway, a glass of orange juice in hand, watching the chaos unfold. Annie had insisted on waking up early to cook a massive, traditional breakfast for the family, but her culinary skills had apparently stayed behind in Paris.BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!The high-pitched screech of the ceiling smoke detector blasted through the apartment, piercing right through my eardrums. A thick, dark cloud of burnt pancake smoke was billowing rapidly out of the oven, turning the kitchen air gray in a fraction of a second.Ricky and Riley were losing their minds, running in circles around the massive kitchen island, screaming with laughter as they treated the emergency like a playground game."The kitchen is on fire! The kitchen is on fire!" Ricky yelled, waving his plastic fire truck in the air as his dark curls bounced wildly."Save the syrup, Ricky! Save the syrup!
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 35
Leon The morning sun cut through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows of the main Manhattan boardroom, casting a bright, unforgiving glare across the polished mahogany table. The air in the room was thick with a heavy, expectant silence.Marcus sat directly to my right, a smug, arrogant smirk settled comfortably on his face as he idly spun an expensive gold pen between his fingers. He truly believed that today was the day he would finally step out of my shadow, walk into our grandfather's old office, and permanently claim my title as Chief Executive Officer. His custom leather folder, packed with alternative restructuring templates and names of potential new department heads, rested proudly on the wood between us.I didn't say a word to break the tension. Instead, I let a slow smile touch my lips as I reached into my briefcase, pulled out a thick stack of documents, and dropped them directly onto the center of the table.The heavy thud of the paper echoed sharply against the high ceili
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 34
CoraThe sounds of their loud laughter and heavy running steps slowly faded as they moved deeper into the massive estate, leaving the main living room in a deep, heavy quiet.I stood completely alone in the center of the vast space, the afternoon sun casting long, warm shadows across the polished f
Too Late To Claim The Bride Chapter 33
Cora The light, buzzing energy from the terminal stayed with us all the way down the wide concrete walkways of the airport terminal. Chloe led our group toward the private exit, walking with a confident, effortless stride that seemed to make the crowded hallway naturally part for us."I swear, Cor
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Leon I was practically vibrating with nothing but anger as I stood on the opposite side of the sterile white bed.My green eyes tracked Julian’s hand as he casually let his fingers brush against the edge of Cora’s hospital blanket, the familiarity of the movement making my stomach violently churn.
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Cora The early morning sun was just starting to peek through the heavy blinds of the hospital room, casting long, sharp shadows across the floorboards.I was resting against a pile of stiff pillows, but my mind wasn't anywhere near peaceful.A sudden, sharp spike of anxiety was clawing at the insi
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