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y headquarters of the Stark Group stood like a titan. The magnificent skyscraper liv

secure a high-paying, high-status career. Even now, outside of graduation season, the lobby was a blur of activity. E

loor, in the

usually far busier than any of his employees-was c

partment head. In fact, it wasn't anything that would typically be considered worth his professional time. Yet, since the mom

e chair made her look especially frail and thin. Her hands were clasped over her knees,

ough to overwhelm her. The afternoon sun cast his shadow directly over Ch

he once knew. He was also much more handsome. She stole occasional glances at him-his rugged features, sharp jawline, and cold silhouette al

ld. If he were just a little bit warmer, Chloe figu

to get eng

ading the document she had brought. It was a formal engagement agreement,

and summoning every ounce of courage to look him in th

voice rang out again. There was a hint

wered, even more

n

and tossed it onto the desk. He

r fifteen years. After he had accompanied his mother to her mother's funeral when she was ten, they

would repay me for saving your life?" Chloe steadied her nerves

de that promise, but he never expected

engag

His thin lips pressed together briefly. "I need to know t

th?" Chl

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