I couldn't help but frown when I sensed Grayson's approach. The familiar scent of his cologne mixed with desperation hit me before I even turned around.I quickened my pace, speaking more urgently to my beta assistant."Make sure the northeastern boundary markers are placed exactly where I marked on the map. Any deviation could cause territorial disputes later.""Yes, Ma'am. What about the mineral rights survey?""Schedule it for next week. I want everything documented properly before we proceed."My assistant nodded and hurried away, leaving me alone with the man I'd once called mate.Grayson had been waiting for over an hour, I could tell by his restless energy. But surprisingly, his face didn't show the impatience it used to. Instead, he looked almost... broken.His usually perfect hair was disheveled. His expensive suit was wrinkled and mud-stained. Dark circles ringed his eyes like he hadn't slept in days.He approached slowly, as if I might bolt at any sudden movement.In his han
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