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Chapter 44
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2026-11-05 16:30:33(Author’s POV)
Inside the top-floor executive office of the Ashford Group Tower headquarters, the atmosphere was usually one of absolute order and cold precision. Stefan sat behind his massive mahogany desk, reviewing financial acquisition files. His sharp eyes scanned lines of high-stakes data with effortless focus.
A sharp knock shattered the silence.
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(Author’s POV)The silence inside the car was heavy, filled with unspoken emotions that hung in the quiet space between them.After pulling away from the hospital, Stefan broke the quiet, his voice low and measured as he kept his eyes on the road."Where should I drop you, Miss Vale?"Ruby adjusted her position in the comfortable leather seat, carefully supporting her bandaged arm with her other hand."Master Adrian’s studio, please…the Blackwood Art”.Stefan’s jaw tightened slightly, though his expression remained an impassive mask. Inside, every protective instinct screamed at him to pull the car over, turn around, and take her straight home to res
While You Were Sleeping, I Waited Chapter 44
(Author’s POV)Inside the top-floor executive office of the Ashford Group Tower headquarters, the atmosphere was usually one of absolute order and cold precision. Stefan sat behind his massive mahogany desk, reviewing financial acquisition files. His sharp eyes scanned lines of high-stakes data with effortless focus.A sharp knock shattered the silence.Before Stefan could speak, Caden stepped into the office. His face was visibly pale, his jaw tight, and his posture stiffened by a clear, suffocating fear of the reaction his news would trigger."What happened, Caden?" Stefan raised a single, sharp eyebrow."Sir... Miss Vale is in the hospital” Caden gulped, his voice tight.
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