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Serena’s POVI couldn't stop thinking about everything that happened at Ryan's proposal last night as I wandered around the Quinn family's stunning London mansion. The place was ridiculously fancy—all marble floors and priceless artwork—but somehow still felt like a home. How bizarre that my best friend turned out to be actual royalty in the design world."So let me get this straight," I said, watching Serena fold her clothes meticulously into her suitcase. "You spent years thinking you were nobody special, then suddenly—bam!—you're actually Serena Quinn, heiress to the LUXE empire, with a brother who runs the whole damn show?"Serena looked up, biting her lip nervously. "Are you mad? I know I should have told you sooner."I flopped dramatically onto her bed, scattering her perfectly organized pile of silk scarves. "Hell yes, I'm mad! We're supposed to be best friends. You know the color of my first period underwear, for crying out loud.""Maya!" Serena's cheeks flushed crimson as she

Ryan’s POVThe moment I stepped into my office, I could feel the tension. Every employee seemed to walk on eggshells, watching me cautiously as I strode through the halls. My two-week absence might as well have been two years with how much had changed."Give me the complete rundown," I ordered Simon as soon as my office door closed. "Don't spare details."Simon handed me a thick folder. "Kane's recovery has been faster than any doctor predicted. The Vergara specialists apparently used an experimental treatment that's proven remarkably effective.""Remarkably convenient, you mean," I muttered, flipping through medical reports that seemed suspiciously optimistic."Yes, sir." Simon cleared his throat. "While you were away, Kane managed to transfer a significant portion of his Blackwood shares to Tiffany before we could freeze all his assets.""How?" I slammed the folder down, my patience wearing thin."He used a shell company we weren't aware of." Simon looked uncomfortable. "Our legal te

Author’s POVTiffany grabbed the ring box and tossed it aside before the intruder could cause more trouble."Don't ruin my wedding! Leave now!" Her face darkened with fury. After this spectacle, the Vergara family would become the laughingstock of New York."Security! Get him out! Don't let any more uninvited guests in!" At her command, security personnel finally rushed forward, dragging David away despite his protests."Tiffany, don't be angry! We can talk after you're done here!" David shouted as they pulled him toward the exit."I don't care that you're getting married!" he continued desperately. "Tiffany! What we had was real love!"Each declaration landed like a slap across Kane's face, publicly humiliating him before all their guests. Tiffany took a deep breath, facing the audience's curious stares and Kane's thunderous expression, at a complete loss for how to explain."Continue," she commanded the officiant with forced composure, attempting to salvage what remained of her digni

Maya's POVI slammed the phone down so hard the receiver practically bounced, then switched it off with a decisive click. There. Let's see how you like being ignored, Ethan Quinn.My fingers drummed against my desk as irritation bubbled up inside me. Men are all the same! The moment they think they've got you figured out, they disappear like smoke. I could practically hear his voice in my head: "Sorry Maya, work's been crazy..." Work, work, work. What am I, chopped liver?I started pacing, my heels creating a staccato rhythm that somehow matched my racing pulse. He promised he'd visit. PROMISED. How many weeks ago was that now? Three? Four?If I wanted to date a ghost, I would have signed up for paranormal romance, not whatever this is supposed to be.The rational part of my brain—the annoying little voice that sounded suspiciously like Serena—whispered that he probably really was swamped with Quinn family business. But the irrational part of my brain, which was currently winning this

Serena’s POVI cringed as Ethan pushed open the office door, catching Maya and me in the middle of our girl talk. His face lit up when he saw me."My assistant just told me you were here. I came up right away," he said with that bright smile of his, calling me "Serena" in that sweet brotherly way."It's your opening day—you must be swamped," I waved dismissively. "I'm hardly a VIP guest. You don't need to drop everything for me."Ethan shook his head firmly. "How could I not make time? Maya and I have been so caught up with the branch opening that we haven't had a chance to visit you at the Blackwood mansion.""Now that you're here, of course I want to spend time with my sister."I clicked my tongue, watching the two of them sitting so comfortably close on the sofa. I couldn't resist teasing them."Don't waste your time on me. Your future wife needs your attention more." I leaned forward with a mischievous glint in my eyes. "So when are you planning to make it official?"Ethan pressed