The headache hit hard, pulling her back into consciousness piece by piece. Liana blinked groggily, her vision swimming in dark, heavy waves as she tried to force her eyes open. Everything ached, but the right side of her face hurt like hell—a sharp, throbbing agony centered on her cheekbone, a brutal reminder of the metal stall wall and the violent blow that had knocked her out completely. Her whole body felt heavy and leaden, trapped in a foggy haze as she tried to make sense of where she was. Then she felt the smooth, quiet movement beneath her. She was in a moving car. Panic instantly surged through her, her hands flying up to cover her chest, but she paused when she felt the heavy, dark suit jacket she was wrapped in. It smelled faintly of rain and expensive cedarwood, shielding her torn dress from the cold air conditioning. "Calm down." The voice rang out in the quiet space, low and steady. Julian slowed the car down slightly, turning his head to her in the dim
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