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CHAPTER 86

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Ximena stepped into the lobby of Antonio Enterprises, sunglasses shielding her tired eyes. Her head throbbed—not from lack of sleep, but from the kiss that had lived rent-free in her mind all night.

She could still feel Miguel’s breath against her skin. Could still hear the way he whispered her name, not with the arrogance he used to wield like a sword, but with longing. With ache.

She exhaled sharply and smiled as Rafael approached, holding a takeaway coffee in each hand.

“Good morning, boss lady,” he greeted, handing her a cup. “You look… well, emotionally hungover.”

Ximena arched a brow. “That obvious?”

“You’re glowing, but your eyes say you’ve fought a thousand wars.” He leaned in. “Date went late?”

She scoffed. “No comment.”

They rode the elevator up together, Rafael humming a teasing tune under his breath. The moment they stepped into her office, she shook off the haze and got to business.

“Do we have Lucas locked in for the bridal capsule meeting?”

“Yep. He’s already in the co
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