A deafening chorus of voices bounced off the high, marble-clad ceilings: "Happy birthday, Miss Lucy!"Before the echo could fade, the dense crowd of employees parted with the precision of a military formation. Arthur Davidson stepped through, his suit a sharp charcoal silhouette against the pristine white walls.His hard-edged, boardroom-warrior persona completely melted away the moment his eyes landed on his daughter. He closed the distance in three long strides, pulling her into a protective, fatherly embrace."Happy birthday once more, my precious jewel. Daddy loves you very much," Arthur murmured, his voice thick with the rare, raw affection he reserved for no one else.The lobby erupted into an organized chaos of applause and laughter. The employees of Davidson Industries knew exactly how much the boss adored his daughter, and today, pleasing the heiress meant pleasing the king."Thank you, Father," Lucy replied, her face lit by a radiant, breathtaking smile.She pulled back from
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