Elena stood by the grand window of the Blackwell estate, arms crossed, staring at the perfectly manicured gardens below. The sunlight made the marble floors glint, but it did nothing to warm her mood. She had spent the morning sketching, designing pieces for her upcoming collection, her pencil scratching across the page like a silent rebellion. Her secret was safe—her brand, adored by millions, remained anonymous. Only Lila, her manager, knew the woman behind it. Adrian Blackwell, cold, meticulous, and excruciatingly irritating, had no clue. And she intended to keep it that way.“Up early,” a voice said from the doorway, clipped, indifferent.Elena didn’t turn. “Someone has to notice the sunrise,” she replied dryly.Adrian’s shoes clicked against the marble, closer now. He stopped a few feet behind her, hands in his pockets, posture perfect, expression unreadable. “Or someone has nothing better to do.”Elena finally turned, arching an eyebrow. “Careful, Mr. Blackwell. That could be ta
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