International Group. Hours of heated negotiations had come to an end, and the acquisition was sealed for a staggering 10 billio

ship of JC International Group ha

of the conference room. His voice, low but unmistakably authoritative, cut through the silence. "The acquisi

ine came a cool, almost ind

ge Eleanor had pushed for. Though his grandmother's demands were clear, Damien secretly hoped Sienna would reject him. He wanted more than just an

rivate kindergarten nearby. His joy was contagious as he skipped happily into the classroom, his small backpack bouncing on his shoulders. A sense of pride swe

benefits were undeniable: a private office, an assistant she could rely on, and the chance to focus on high-profile custom projects. JC Internat

ir. A cheerful, capable young woman with a casual de

na," Nicole said as she w

nded, her voice reflecting a slig

Sienna, a meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM

meeting room later that afternoon. When she entered, the room was thick with tension. Th

ef Designer" with an air of authority. Alina, she thought, recognizing her at once. The atmosphere was thick with unspoken comp

tall man, his suit perfectly tailored to his frame. He moved with a deliberate, almost predatory grace as he took his sea

spered among themselves, barely

CEO had been an elderly figure, a far cry from the youthful energy of the s

ay I present Mr. Damien Blackwell, the new CEO and chairman of JC International Gro

s the room as the name rang ou

stomach twisting. Why is he here? The question gnawed at her mind. The Bl

with hers. Sienna felt a chill run down her spine

. "Let's begin the meeting." He turned to Michael

raying with every moment. Something was unsettling about the way Damien

ore. They were jealous, no doubt about it. Their eyes burned with bi

o her office, but her respite was short-lived. A knock on the door halted her,

er voice tinged with irritat

sence dominating the space. "We need to t

aced. Why won't

her discomfort growing.

he said softly but with a hint of determination. "Your mother gave her life to save mine. The

heard this all before, but thi

r voice hardening. "My mother did what sh

expression unreadable. "I know you have a son.

ght. The suggestion

ce, something unexplainable stirred within her. For a brief, fleeting mome

could

d anyone to raise my son," she said firmly. "I'm

er spine. Something about the way he looked at her

s there more to t