The crisis had been contained, but the victory felt fragile.Damian had spent the entire day in back-to-back strategy sessions, his voice steady and commanding as he dismantled the last remnants of Kane’s allies. By evening, the board was reassured, key investors were back on side, and the stock had begun to recover. The empire was safe for now.But Damian knew the real victory wasn’t in the boardroom.It was in the woman waiting for him in the penthouse.He found Elena on the rooftop terrace, wrapped in a soft cashmere blanket, staring out at the glittering city skyline. The night air was cool, but the fire pit beside her cast a warm, flickering glow across her face.She turned when she heard his footsteps, and the moment their eyes met, the tension of the day melted into something deeper.“You did it,” she said softly, standing to meet him.“We did it,” he corrected, pulling her into his arms. “But tonight isn’t about the empire. It’s about us.”He kissed her slowly at first, then d
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