Vivian’s pov The air in the VIP lounge instantly turned to ice. Damien Cross towered over Adrian, his broad shoulders casting a long shadow across the polished floor. As the head of the Cross Conglomerate, the most formidable titan in international defense, shipping, and global logistics, Damien was a man whose name made world leaders tread carefully. He was not just rich; he was dangerous. Adrian froze mid-stride, his hand hovering uselessly in the air just inches from where it had tried to grab my arm. Slowly, Damien stepped forward, placing his tall frame entirely between Adrian and me. He reached down, took my hand in his, and raised it to his lips, pressing a warm, respectful kiss against my knuckles, his dark eyes never leaving Adrian’s pale, trembling face. When Damien finally turned his gaze toward Adrian, his expression shifted into one of pure, unadulterated contempt. "If you take one more step toward my fiancée, Lancaster," Damien said, his voice dropping to
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