The Conti corporate headquarters felt like a different planet compared to the quiet, sun-drenched library we had spent the last few months designing. This was Alessandro’s world of steel, glass, and intimidating power. It was sterile, cold, and utterly terrifying.I stood beside him in a small, private room behind the main conference stage, waiting for the signal. I was dressed in a simple, perfectly tailored dark dress, chosen specifically to look professional but not flashy. The only visible jewelry was the humble platinum band that now rested securely on my left hand. It was the only armor I needed.Alessandro was back in a suit, but it wasn't the armor of the old CEO. It was lighter, more modern, and he wore it like a necessary uniform, not a second skin. He looked impossibly handsome, but his usual corporate intensity was replaced with a nervous, profound sincerity.“Ready, my love?” he asked, his voice low, pulling me closer. His hand on my back was solid and warm, a grounding f
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