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Chapter ten

GC Group of Companies Two weeks had passed since the confrontation in Grayson's office, and the entire twentieth floor could feel the shift.The air was different. Heavier. Charged with something uncomfortable that nobody could name but everyone noticed.Shayla arrived at 7:45 AM every morning like clockwork, made Grayson's coffee exactly how he liked it, organized his schedule with ruthless efficiency, and maintained a level of professionalism that was so perfect it felt robotic.No warmth. No small talk. No humanity.Just cold, flawless execution of her duties."Good morning, Mr. Cross. Your nine o'clock has been moved to nine-thirty. The contracts are on your desk. Your coffee is black, two sugars.""Thank you, Ms. Hale."That was it. That was all they said to each other anymore.Through the transparent glass wall that separated their offices, she could see him. And he could see her.But they might as well have been on different planets.Shayla kept her eyes on her computer screen
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Chapter eleven

Exclusive BarThe bar was upscale and dimly lit, the kind of place where deals were made and secrets were kept.Grayson sat in their usual booth in the back, nursing a whiskey he hadn't touched, waiting.Ivan and Jake arrived together, both looking uncomfortable in ways he'd never seen before."Gray." Ivan slid into the booth first, followed by Jake."Thanks for meeting me.""Yeah, well." Jake signaled the bartender. "You said it was important."They ordered drinks. Nobody spoke until the bartender left.Finally, Ivan broke the silence. "So… you said she's working for you now.""Yeah.""How's that going?" Jake's tone was careful, like he was approaching a bomb that might explode."She hates me. Won't let me explain anything. Thinks I posted that video seven years ago."Heavy silence fell over the table.Ivan and Jake exchanged a look that made Grayson's jaw tighten."Gray..." Ivan's voice was careful. "About that video..."Grayson looked up sharply. "What about it?""I installed the c
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Chapter Twelve

Monday morning arrived with the weight of unfinished business.Grayson sat at his desk, staring at the contact information pulled up on his screen. Trevor Blues, his private Investigator. The man had helped him with corporate intelligence more times than he could count.One phone call. That's all it would take.One phone call and he'd know everything. Who Shayla went home every night. Who this important person was. Whether it was a boyfriend, a husband, someone serious or someone casual.His finger hovered over the number.He could justify it. Frame it as a security measure. Background checks on all employees. Standard procedure for someone with access to sensitive company informationBut it would be a lie.And he'd spent seven years trying to become someone better than the man who'd betrayed, played and lied to her before.Grayson closed the window with more force than necessary.No. He wouldn't do that to her. He wouldn't invade her privacy, wouldn't treat her like a problem to be s
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Chapter Thirteen

Bellamy's was exactly as exclusive as its reputation suggested.The restaurant occupied the top floor of the building in the financial district, all floor-to-ceiling windows and understated elegance. White tablecloth. Crystal stemware. The kind of hushed atmosphere where business worth millions was conducted over perfectly plated cuisine.The hostess greeted them with a professional smile. "Mr. Cross, your party has arrived. This way, please."Shayla followed Grayson through the dining room, her tablet clutched against her chest like armor. Her heart was pounding so hard she was certain everyone could hear it.And then she saw her.Laura Hale sat at a corner table with a view of the city skyline, perfectly composed in a cream-colored dress that probably cost more than Shayla's monthly salary. Her blonde hair was styled in an elegant twist. Diamond studs glinted at her ears. She looked up as they approached, and her smile was exactly as Shayla remembered… polished, calculated and cold.
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