“...Yes, I heard you,” Vincent’s voice sounded tired, low, measured. “The driver had an accident?”On the other end of the line, Julian’s tone was apologetic and rushed.“Yes, sir. He’s at the hospital. I’m still at the venue getting things ready for the summit. Mayor Laurent’s team is already here, and—”“We’ll manage,” Vincent interrupted smoothly, eyes flicking toward Isabella who stood by the suite’s entrance with her tablet in hand. They'd decided to treat yesterday's unresolved issues like it had never happened.“Focus on the presentation setup. I’ll arrive with Rossi in twenty.”He hung up before Julian could respond, slid his phone into his pocket, and grabbed his suit jacket from the chair.Isabella blinked, confused, then hurried to keep up with him.“Wait— we’re getting there by ourselves?”“Hmm.” Vincent pressed the elevator button. “Do you see anyone else?”She followed him down to the parking lot, heels tapping a nervous rhythm against the concrete.Outside, Paris shimme
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