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Chapter Twenty—One

MILLER GROUP — MORNINGKieran sat across from three men in expensive suits.“We’ve located all of Marcus Kane’s known associates,” the lead investigator said. “Most have criminal records. Drug trafficking. Money laundering. One was involved in the warehouse fire.”Kieran’s hands tightened on the armrests. “The fire that killed three people?”“Yes. Marcus was the one who hired the contractor. Not you.”The room went silent.“What?” Kieran’s voice came out rough.“We found records. Emails. Marcus Kane arranged the whole thing. Used your company as cover.” The investigator slid documents across the desk. “You were twenty-four. New to business. He manipulated you.”Kieran stared at the papers. Years of guilt. Of shame. Of thinking he’d killed people through negligence.And it was Marcus all along.“Why?” His voice cracked. “Why would he do that?”“Insurance fraud. The building was worth more destroyed than standing. He collected the payout. Disappeared before anyone could connect him.”Ki

Chapter Twenty-two

WARNING: DEAR READERS, THIS IS AN EXPLICIT EROTIC CHAPTER, IF YOU CAN’T READ—YOU CAN SKIP. “You don’t know what you’re doing to me Aurora” Kieran whispered in a low husky voice and placed his nose on her neck inhaling her scent. She was making him go crazy, he kissed her neck, as her lips touched her neck she shuddered, he loved the effect he had on her. He pulled her closer by the waist and she wrapped her arms around his neck. He sucked and nibbled her skin, his tongue licking her earlobes, she shivered. “Kieran” her soft seductive voice whispered into his ears.By the heavens , he was about to lose it He looked into her eyes, there was no battle of resistance in her, only desire and hunger. “Do you want this?” He asked and she nodded. He needed a response. “Say it Aurora— tell me how you feel” he whispered into her ears, he could feel her dripping already. “I want you Kieran .please take me” . Her plead came as a whisper. He couldn’t hold back any longer, he crashe

Chapter Twenty—three

“Stop fidgeting.”Aurora dropped her hands from the necklace clasp. “I’m not fidgeting.”“You’ve adjusted that thing five times in the last minute.” Kieran moved behind her. Took over the clasp. His fingers were steady where hers shook.“I’m about to present the biggest project of my career to the entire board. I’m allowed to fidget.”“You’re going to be brilliant.” He kissed her shoulder. The diamond necklace clicked into place. “They’d be idiots not to approve it.”“Mr. Greg is still on the board.”“Mr. Greg came around months ago. You know that.”Aurora turned to face him. Kieran stood there in his suit, looking unfairly calm. She wanted to be annoyed but he was right. She knew her presentation inside out.“What if—”“No.” He pressed a finger to her lips. “No what-ifs. You’ve prepared. You know your numbers. You’ve got this.”Her phone buzzed. Maya: “Board members arriving. Mr. Greg just got here.”“Time to go.” Kieran handed her the portfolio. “Go show them why you’re the best thin

Chapter Twenty—Four

"You need to stop pacing."Aurora froze mid-step. Cody looked up from his laptop, one eyebrow raised."I'm not pacing.""You've worn a path in the carpet." He closed the laptop. "It's just dinner.""It's not just dinner. It's Kieran meeting Mom and Dad officially." Aurora resumed pacing. "What if something goes wrong?""Like what?""Like—I don't know. What if Dad brings up the news articles? Or Mom asks about his past? Or—""Aurora." Cody stood. Caught her by the shoulders. "Breathe. Dad already likes him. Mom thinks he's perfect for you. This is a formality.""But—""But nothing." Cody steered her toward the stairs. "Go get dressed. Kieran will be here in an hour. And stop overthinking."In her room, Aurora stared at her closet. Everything looked wrong. Too formal. Too casual. Too much. Not enough.Her phone buzzed. Kieran: “How nervous should I be? Scale of one to ten.”She smiled despite herself. Typed back: “Eleven.”“That's not on the scale.”“Exactly.”“See you soon. Love you.”

Chapter Twenty—Five

"He was at the restaurant."Diego pulled up security footage on his tablet. Showed them a man in the corner. Baseball cap. Sunglasses. But the build was unmistakable.Marcus."He followed us," Aurora said."He's been following you for weeks." Diego swiped to more footage. "The café where you met Lelia. Thompson Corporation. Even the grocery store."Aurora's hands clenched. "This is insane.""This is obsession." Kieran stood. Paced. "He's not going to stop.""So what do we do?""We set a trap." Diego looked at Kieran. "Give him what he wants. But on our terms.""Explain.""Marcus wants leverage. Proof of something he can use." Diego pulled up files. "We give him fake proof. Lead him somewhere we control. And catch him.""That's risky," Aurora said."Everything's risky at this point." Kieran turned to her. "But if you're not comfortable—""I'm in." Aurora stood. "I'm tired of running. Let's end this."TWO DAYS LATER — ABANDONED WAREHOUSEAurora stood in the empty space, phone in hand. A

Twenty—Six

“You’re engaged?!”Mrs. Thompson’s voice carried through the entire house. Aurora winced. Kieran squeezed her hand.“Yes, Mom. We’re engaged.”Her mother grabbed Aurora’s hand. Stared at the ring like it held the secrets of the universe. Then pulled Aurora into a crushing hug.“Oh, sweetheart. I’m so happy for you.”Mr. Thompson appeared from his study. “What’s all the commotion?”“They’re engaged!” Mrs. Thompson was crying now. Happy tears. “Our baby is getting married.”“About time.” Mr. Thompson shook Kieran’s hand. Firm. Approving. “Welcome to the family. Officially.”Cody came down the stairs, phone in hand. Took one look at Aurora’s face and groaned.“Please tell me you’re not pregnant.”“Cody!” Mrs. Thompson swatted his arm.“What? That’s usually why people rush into—” He saw the ring. Stopped. “Oh. Just engaged. Okay. That’s good.”Aurora rolled her eyes. “Your enthusiasm is overwhelming.”“I’m thrilled. See?” Cody’s face remained completely neutral. “Thrilled.”But then he p

Twenty —Seven

"We need to talk."Kieran looked up from his laptop. Aurora stood in the doorway, arms crossed. Something in her expression made him close the computer."Okay. What's wrong?""The article yesterday. It's still bothering me.""It's gossip. We knew this would happen.""I know. But—" Aurora moved into the room. Sat on the edge of his desk. "What if they're right?""Right about what?""The conflict of interest. You and I are working together. The investment." She twisted the engagement ring on her finger. "What if we're making a mistake?"Kieran stood. Moved to stand in front of her. "You think we're a mistake?""No. But I think mixing business and personal is complicated.""Complicated isn't the same as wrong.""Kieran—""Aurora." He took her hands. "I'm not going to pretend this is easy. Being with you professionally and personally. But I'm also not going to pretend I can separate them. You're both. Always.""That's what scares me.""Why?""Because what happens if we fight? If we disagr

Chapter Twenty—Eight

"I want to set a date."Kieran looked up from his breakfast. "A date for what?""The wedding." Aurora slid into the chair across from him. "I want to set a date. Soon.""How soon?""Three months."Kieran set down his coffee. "Three months?""Too fast?""No. Just—" He smiled. "I didn't think you'd want to rush.""I don't want a long engagement. I don't want time to overthink or second-guess or let the media make this about them." Aurora reached across the table. "I want to marry you. Why wait?""No reason at all." He took her hand. Kissed it. "Three months. Let's do it.""You're sure?""I've never been more sure of anything."THOMPSON RESIDENCE — WEEKEND“Three months?!” Mrs. Thompson’s voice hit a pitch only dogs could hear. “Aurora, that’s impossible.”“Why?”“Because weddings take time. Planning. Coordination. You need a venue. A dress. Flowers. Catering—”“Mom. Breathe.”Her mother sat down. Put her head in her hands. “Three months.”“We want something small. Intimate. Just family

Chapter Twenty Nine

“Stop fidgeting.”Aurora dropped her hands from her veil. “I’m not fidgeting.”“You’ve adjusted that thing twelve times in the last five minutes.” Lelia came up behind her. Fixed the veil. Again. “You look perfect.”“What if I trip walking down the aisle?”“Then Kieran will catch you. That man looks at you like you’re oxygen.” Lelia stepped back. Smiled. “Seriously. You look stunning.”Aurora turned to the mirror. The dress fit perfectly. Hair swept up. Makeup is natural. Diamond earrings that had belonged to her grandmother.She looked like a bride. A knock on the door. Her father stepped in. Stopped. His eyes went misty.“Oh, sweetheart.” “Dad, don’t. If you cry, I’ll cry. And then my makeup—” “Too late.” He crossed the room. Pulled her into a careful hug. “You’re so beautiful.”Aurora blinked back tears. “I’m getting married.”“I know.”“I’m terrified.”“That’s normal.” He pulled back. Looked at her. “But you love him. And he loves you. That’s all that matters.”“Is it?”“Yes.”

Chapter Thirty

“It was Greg.”Aurora nearly dropped her coffee. “What?”“Mr. Greg leaked the plans.” Diego pulled up security footage on his tablet. “He accessed the files two days ago. Late. When the building was empty.”Aurora stared at the grainy image. Mr. Greg at a computer. Downloading files.“Why would he do this? He approved the project. He’s been supportive—”“That’s what made him the perfect inside man.” Kieran took the tablet. Studied the footage. “No one would suspect him.”“But why?”“Money.” Diego pulled up bank records. “He received three million dollars two days after accessing the files. From a shell company.”“Whose company?”“Still tracing it. But based on the routing—” Diego looked up. “It’s connected to Goran Milde.”Aurora’s blood went cold. “Goran? As in the man who sabotaged your shipments? Who worked with Marcus?”“The same.” Kieran’s jaw was tight. “Seems he’s not done with us yet.”“But Marcus is gone. You had him arrested—”“Goran isn’t Marcus. He’s smarter. More dangerou

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