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LEXIEThe day of my birthday had finally arrived. The celebration was going to be intimate, just a few close people at my penthouse later that night.At first, my dad—who flew all the way from Greece—wanted the venue to be in a fancy hotel ballroom, with a large crowd like the one we had for my last birthday. But I insisted I wanted this year to be different, just a cozy gathering with family and friends.As usual, he gave in. It’s always been that way—since I was little, it was common knowledge that my dad, Theo, couldn’t say no to his only daughter. Some people thought I was a spoiled princess, especially since my widower father always gave me whatever I wanted. For a while, I probably was that girl. But as I started working, standing on my own, I learned that happiness doesn’t always come from buying the latest shoes or handbags.It was Calix who made me realize that. I watched him cook breakfast for us that morning while I sat at the kitchen island, just staring at him. He wasn’t

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DREW VELTRANOThe next morning, all I could think about was meeting Lexie's father before his flight back to Greece. I knew how busy he was, and I was grateful that he agreed to meet me in his hotel room before his flight.But things didn’t go as I expected. I thought our announcement would be met with support from both of our families, but I guess I was too optimistic.We got the same reaction from my mom and Lexie's dad—both against it. It was a hard pill to swallow, but I was determined to talk to Spiro Vitalis, to show him that my intentions toward his daughter were genuine.I might not have been the kind of man he’d envisioned for his only child, considering my past, but I promised him that Lexie was the only woman I’ve ever loved. No one could love her more than I did.The thought of that beautiful woman I left behind in my apartment this morning made my chest ache. I needed to reassure her that everything would be fine. We just had to make our parents understand that we were se

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DREW VELTRANO"Please, sir," I almost begged, my voice shaky. "I’ll do anything. Just give me a chance to prove myself, to show you that I’m serious about Cass. I can leave my photography career and work full-time in the business—just like Loukas. Please, just let me prove my love for her."He looked at me, his expression serious. "In another time, Drew, I would’ve gladly accepted you as a son. But the truth is, things are more complicated than you think. The past always has a way of catching up with us, and it’s better to let it stay where it belongs. The Vitalis and Spiridakous families are too intertwined."My brows furrowed. "What do you mean by that?"He shook his head dismissively. "It’s not something worth discussing. But listen to me, Drew. I’ll give you time to break things off with Cassie. But know that when the time comes, I will introduce her to a man who is more... suitable for her future."Hearing those words felt like a punch to the gut. The idea that the man I loved an

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