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Lina's POVI didn't want to say a single word to this man.Finding a replacement, creating misunderstandings between Adrian and me, even conspiring with Wendy—that vicious woman who'd harmed Adrian.This Jasper wasn't the one I'd known.The gentleman with his noble air had disappeared long ago.Jasper leaned against his car door, watching me with those deep, unreadable eyes.Even as I hurried into the elevator bay, his gaze never wavered.Strange. Why wasn't he pestering me like usual?Had he really been waiting in the parking garage just to look at me?Freak.---The office was blazing with light.I found Mandy flying across her keyboard, fingers moving so fast they blurred. "Just the two of us, and you've got every light on? Building an image of the dedicated overtime worker so Adrian gives you a bigger year-end bonus?"I was joking, but a soft voice with a slight nasal quality came from behind me."That's right! I caused trouble for Mandy and you, Lina, so of course I need to help

Lina's POVI didn't attend the meeting. Katrina knew about my history with Jasper, so to show how seriously Storm Industries took this collaboration, she handled the presentation herself.The partnership was finalized smoothly. By the time Katrina and the Lockwood representatives left the conference room, both sides looked more than satisfied.Once news of the collaboration spread, the entire business circle in Ravenport started buzzing. Everyone wanted a piece of whatever Storm Industries and Lockwood Corporation were building together.If those two giants truly joined forces, they could dominate the entire market.And naturally, the rumors started soon after.People began speculating about a marriage alliance between the Storms and the Lockwoods.Katrina Storm was the first name they ruled out. She was divorced, obsessed with work, and far too proud to use marriage as a business transaction.Adrian Storm was even less likely. Cold, untouchable, and powerful enough to stand above eve

Lina's POVI was frozen, not knowing what to do, and then, in that split second before impact, a black shape shot out from another track.It reached the concrete barrier just before I did, positioning itself at a precise angle to collide with the front of my car, absorbing and redirecting my momentum.Since my speed was relatively low, the collision didn't injure me. The airbag deployed.Onlookers gasped in shock!Someone had deliberately changed the trajectory of the crash, reducing the impact force!It was incredibly difficult—but somehow, he'd succeeded.I took deep, shuddering breaths as my heart hammered against my ribs.When I finally managed to unbuckle my seatbelt with trembling hands and stumble out of the car, I saw the man being helped out by staff members.My eyes widened, frozen in stunned disbelief.Jasper.He'd saved me.Once again, he'd risked his own safety to save me.My mind flashed back to that fire all those years ago.The image overlapped perfectly with the prese

Jasper's POVMy mother Elena gripped my hand tightly, her perfectly manicured nails digging into my skin with worry. "What possessed you to go racing? Look at these injuries! What if there are permanent complications?"She didn't know I'd gotten hurt saving Lina. She thought I'd gone racing because Lina had finally moved out of the Lockwood estate, because we'd had our final falling out, because I was drowning in misery."And that Lina! Her brother's in the hospital, and she can't even bother to visit? There's a limit to how long you can stay angry at family!" Elena's voice rose with indignation."You too, Jasper. You know Lina's depended on you since she was a child. How could you hurt her like that? If you two don't reconcile, I won't be able to face Sarah when I die!"My mother had been taking some restorative medications lately. Her energy was returning, her voice regaining its commanding strength."I don't care what happened between you two—this ends now! You need to stop making

Lina's POVI should have known better than to wear this outfit.The moment I'd seen the dark heat in Adrian's gray eyes, I'd realized my mistake. But it was too late to change now.His mouth was on mine before I could protest, his kiss aggressive and claiming. His hand slid up my thigh beneath my skirt, and I gasped against his lips."Adrian, we can't—the car is still moving—""Never mind, our AI is state-of-the-art." His voice was a low growl that sent shivers down my spine. "And I need you. Right now."His fingers found me through my underwear and my hips jerked involuntarily. I was already wet, already aching for him despite myself."You're soaked, honey." His voice was rough with satisfaction. "Your body knows exactly who it belongs to, doesn't it?"I should have been embarrassed. We were in a car, barely ten minutes from Jasper's hospital, with AI driving.But the heat in Adrian's eyes, the possessive growl rumbling in his chest, made rational thought impossible."Turn around," h