~CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTEEN~ AMELIA I walk toward them with steady composure, every step intentional, every movement controlled. The room shifts with my presence, I can feel it in the way their attention locks onto me, the way conversation dies without being told to. By the time I reach them, both men are already on their feet. Power recognizes presence. Their eyes move over me, not crudely, but appreciatively—measuring, intrigued. Their tailored suits, the subtle gleam of expensive watches, the confidence in their posture, it all speaks of wealth, influence, men who are used to closing deals. Yet, they stand up for me. They stretch out their hands like I’m a queen. Well, I am. "Good evening, Mrs. Massimo." One of them takes my hand, his grip lingering a second too long. I return the greeting with equal poise, my expression calm, unreadable, but he doesn’t let go. Not immediately. His thumb brushes slightly against my skin, like he’s testing a boundary he assu
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