against the marble wall until the dizziness subsided and the

he destination was a sleek glass tower in Mid

The image of Julian's tender smile and that damni

high-rise, surrounded by cold leather chairs, watchin

ually beneficial partnership. The Carlisle Group will stabilize the Fitzgera

e that devotion and patience could turn

ip founded purely on corporate u

ed her suit, took a steady breath, and walke

d her directly to a corner confere

ailored, and carrying an absolute reputation in m

"Following our call last night, my team worked

ot entitled to shares in the Carlisle Group. However, you are entitled to a fifty

cal risk. The Carlisle Group holds cross-collateral debt liens against your family's company. If you push for a c

inancial summary. She slid the document

absolute. "I want a clean break. I will not give him a single financial claim to dr

curt nod of professional respect. "Understood. I will am

not shake as she signed her name at the

be served to h

rsonal belongings, secure an independent residence, and ensure your logistics are insulated. Do not

ing the signed agre

oon, her phone buz

orf tonight," he said, his tone comm

y replied, her v

l public appearance as

efficiency-selecting an emerald gown, styling her hair,

and compliant. A flicker of satisfaction crossed hi

e around her throat. His fingers brushed her skin. Hilary remained p

he said, off

the silent penthouse looking like

against the silk lining, la