~ ALISTAIR ~The morning light hadn’t fully penetrated my office when Evan stepped in, careful as always not to disturb the calm I rarely showed to anyone.He was holding a small, sleek velvet box as if it contained something fragile—though in truth, it did.I didn’t immediately acknowledge him. My gaze was already fixed on the desk, imagining how everything would look laid out.“Good morning, sir,” Evan greeted. “The diamond ring you ordered is here.”I gestured for him to place it on the desk. He did so with almost reverent precision.The moment the box opened, the diamond caught the morning light. Its oval cut was flawless. Elegant. Timeless. Expensive beyond reason.I let my eyes roam over it, tracing the perfect lines, the fire within it. It wasn’t just a ring. It was the future I had decided to claim—Isla’s hand, her trust, our life together.“Good,” I said, my lips curling with satisfaction.“Madam will surely like it,” Evan commented.I shot him a look. “Have you sorted out yo
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