ELENA POVThe next morning, I woke up to the sound of laughter coming from downstairs. For a moment, I simply stared at the ceiling, trying to remember where I was.Then everything came rushing back.Los Angeles. My mother. Grandfather.Madam Magerate. And Adrian.I sat up slowly and ran a hand through my hair before getting out of bed. Six years ago, I had left this city with a broken heart and a suitcase full of memories I never wanted to revisit.Now I was back. But this time, I wasn't the same woman who had left.After getting dressed, I walked downstairs and immediately heard Adrian's voice. "Great-grandfather, I'm telling you, three private jets are too many for one person."I stopped at the bottom of the stairs.Grandfather was sitting at the dining table, staring at my son as if he had found his perfect opponent."Too many?" he asked.Adrian nodded seriously. "You should give one to me."Grandfather burst out laughing.I shook my head. That boy had only met him yesterday, and
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