Minutes later, Andrew’s tall silhouette filled Lucien’s penthouse doorway. The faint scent of expensive cologne lingered around him as he settled into the leather chair.
Lucien Moreau
So? What did you find?
Andrew Ramos
(flipping open a folder)
Selene Torres. Secretary at a finance firm downtown. Not connected to your company.
Lucien scanned the photos—porcelain skin, sharp eyes, posture that spoke strength even in candid shots.
Lucien Moreau
Her background?
Andrew Ramos
Complicated. Lost her mother young. Inherited penthouse, land, shares in her mom’s business. But her father’s a problem—ran off with someone else’s money. Left her to clean up the mess.
Andrew Ramos
(eyes narrowing)
Personal life’s messy too. Boyfriend cheated—with her best friend.
Lucien’s jaw clenched. A bitter smile tugged at his lips.
Lucien Moreau
Interesting.
Andrew Ramos
She’s strong. Not one to be pushed around. Survived her rough life, and came out fighting.
Lucien Moreau
(murmuring)
She’s exactly what I need.
Andrew Ramos
(raising an eyebrow)
You planning to protect her or possess her?
Lucien Moreau
(cold smile deepening)
Both.
The night thickened around them as a new obsession took root—one that neither man could predict the end of.
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