BEYOND THE CONTRACT
Without thinking, she reached forward, cupping his face between her hands, her thumbs brushing against his stubble.
“I’m so proud of you, Julian,” she whispered, her voice filled with admiration.
Julian sighed, his shoulders finally relaxing as he leaned into her touch. “This wasn’t just about business,” he admitted.
“It was personal. D Brooks has been coming for me for years, trying to tear down everything I built. But this? This victory? It proves that no matter what challenges come our way, we rise above them.”
Sophia smiled, her fingers tracing small circles against his skin. “Just like us,” she said softly.