e lounge. Relief warred with panic. She'd gotten his attention-that was no small feat. But hi

t of her thoughts. She pulled it out, the scree

pril asked the mom

ng her voice low as she moved toward the elevator.

l exclaimed. "So wh

I need to gather market research, design concepts, and investor i

her voice tinged with concern. "Lana, you're already stretc

ly. "If I don't pull this off, the clin

to the lobby. She was halfway to the exit wh

Dani

g a few feet away, his hands in his

tion was over," she sai

g a step closer. "But th

er head. "And

e said, his gaze piercing. "If I'm going to give y

d. "What exactly a

ng everything you have on the project. And be prepared

aving her standing in the middle of the lobby with a mi

und tight. The skyscraper loomed above her, its mirrored facade reflecting the city bel

irected her to the 25th floor. Lana's heels clicked again

floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a breathtaking view of the city. Nic

said without lookin

hands resting on her lap. She had prepared for this-pract

harp and assessing. "Before we discuss

ded. "Of

back in his chair. "Why not somethi

tation. "Real estate isn't just about buildings-it's about creating spaces th

smile. "And what makes you think you can handle the pr

aze. "I've had to make impossible decisions, fight bat

into hers. Then he leaned forward, resting his

roze.

esperate to save. Don't look so surprised-I don

he'd looked into her backgrou

career helping people who can't afford healthcare. But the bills have been piling up, and she'

f saving it," Nicholas said, mo

e this deal, the commission will be e

"That's a noble cause, Miss Daniels. But business isn't about cha

fering you a project that will make you millions. The f

You're bold, I'll give you that. But boldness only gets

statuesque woman strode in. Her designer dress hugged her figure pe

said, her tone sharp.

away from Lana. "Wait here," he said, stand

ndering who the woman was and what her