"You’re three minutes late, Ivy," my voice boomed against the walls, cold and sharp as a scalpel. "I expect this to be the last time you are late.""I'm here... aren't I?" she said with that defiance that made me lick my lower lip.Without a word, I placed my heavy, possessive hand on the small of her back, feeling how her bare skin was almost electrifying. At my touch, she let out a small gasp that only I heard. Without further ado, I signaled with my hand, and the entire room fell into a heavy silence."Lords, ladies..." I said, my voice resonating with absolute authority throughout the place.Immediately, the lights of the grand hall illuminated me, making me the true center of attention."Since you are all gathered here, I will take this opportunity to introduce my new Personal Assistant, Ivy Sterling."I felt her tense under my hand while the gazes of every high-society woman landed on her like poisoned daggers. The murmurs didn't take long to surface: "Personal assistant?", "
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