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Brielle's POV. A quick glance at my watch confirms my worst fears: 45 minutes late. Not exactly the impression I wanted to make. I leap out of the taxi, already behind schedule. My heels feel like they're slowing me down, but I pick up the pace, dashing through the revolving doors and into the lobby. The reception desk is manned by a gorgeous young woman with jet-black hair, who looks up at me with a sweet, welcoming smile. I feel a sudden pang of self-consciousness as I approach her. “Ms. Monroe, welcome.” she says, her gray eyes sparkling. I nod, wondering how she knew my name. Then I remember — my ID, which I used to apply for the job. “Thank you,” I reply, a faint blush rising to my cheeks. “We've been expecting you, and you arrived right on time… almost,” she teases, “Welcome to Cartridge Industries. We're glad to have you on board, and you're running a bit behind. The boss is expecting you in three minutes. Can it have your ID, please.? “Of course, I'm so sorry,” I apol
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Brielle's POV “Don’t worry, I won’t bite… hard, Ms Monroe. Help yourself to a drink and take a deep breath,” he says, and I can almost picture the smirk on his face. “Not nervous, just caffeinated,” I quip, trying to mask my nerves with humor. “Thanks for having, me Sir. This office is… incredible." “Let's get down to business, shall we? Unless you'd like a few more minutes…" I take another breath, trying to steady my nerves, and respond, “No, I'm ready when you are, sir.” A quick seat-adjustment later, I'm ready to face… well, whatever this meeting throws my way. Although I'm starting to feel like a lab rat in some kind of bizarre experiment. The CEO is watching me from who-knows-where, his face hidden behind a veil of secrecy. It's seriously freaking me out. And then there's his voice. It's like a sonic boom, shaking every molecule in the room. I can feel the vibrations humming through my fingertips, making my skin crawl. “Before we proceed, Ms. Monroe I'd, of course, lik
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Brielle's POV Traffic—the ultimate nemesis. I spent a whole hour stuck in it, and I'm still fuming. I toss a few bucks at the taxi driver and slump out of the cab, letting out a dramatic sigh. The taxi speeds away, leaving me to trudge up to the front door. It's darker than I expected — a reminder that today was a 9-to-6 marathon, not the usual 9-to-5 grind. To complicate things further, I had to rewrite that ridiculous essay five times! Five! What's next? A pop quiz on the history of coffee? I stumble into the house, ready to collapse onto the nearest couch. But, of course, my family has other plans. Mom, Dad, and Ivy are standing in the living room, looking like they've been waiting for my arrival with bated breath. Mom's holding a tiny cake with a single candle on it. Really, Mom? A cake? I just got a job, not a Nobel Prize. I drop my purse on the table, take a deep breath, and make a wish that this job isn't as crazy as it seems. That the CEO isn't actually a robot sent
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Brielle's POV. As another dreary Friday afternoon drags on, I’m cooped up in my office, desperately trying to get some work done. But, it's not easy when CEO CCI's voice is blasting through the audio speakers every five seconds. “Send me copy of the updated business proposal. Exactly 7 pm. Don't be late.” Presently, I'm talking ear-splitting, headache-inducing, 'please-make-it-stop' levels of volume. I glance at the clock… 5 pm. Two hours to go before I can submit the proposal. I'm starting to think my boss has a personal vendetta against my social life. And to make matters worse, Ivy's art aunction is at 6:45 pm – and I'm determined not to be late. Fashionably late is one thing, but showing up after the champagne toast? That's like basically the highlight of my week. I've been practicing my “cheers” face in the mirror, and I'm not about to let a little thing like a proposal deadline get in the way of my bubbly. “Getting distracted?” His voice booms through the speak
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Brielle's POV Well, color me… surprised. I spin around, curiosity getting the better of me, and that's when I see him - A billionaire in every sense. His back is to us, and he's chatting with another distinguished gent. His hair, a rich shade of chestnut, is neatly coiffed, hinting at a fastidious nature. His stature is commanding, his frame muscular and tall. Ivy turns to me, her eyes wide with wonder, and whispers, “Who is that?” She looks at me expectantly, like I've got all the answers. I lean in close, my lips forming a conspiratorial smile. “That,” I whisper in reply, “is the million-dollar question, literally. And I have no idea.” Ivy's eyes widen further, her gaze darting between me and the stranger. “You're telling me you have no clue who that person is, but he just spent $100,000 on a portrait of you? That's nuts, Brielle. You need to go talk to him.” "What? There's no way I'm going to march up to some stranger and strike up a conversation just because he splurged on
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Brielle's POV The doorbell's shrill ring cuts through the silence of the house, and Mom pops her head out of the kitchen. “Brielle, can you get the door please?” I'm right in the middle of crushing this project. My fingers grip the mouse like it's a lifeline, but I know I'm beat. Mom's expectant gaze is practically burning a hole through the wall. With a dramatic sigh, I push my chair back, and trudge towards the door. Whoever is on the other side better be worth it. The doorbell rings again, and I'm already halfway to the door. “Brielle!” “Got it, Mom!” I holler back, trying to save her the trouble of wiping her flour-covered hands on her apron. She's been cooking up a storm in the kitchen all morning, and I've been busy with work. I swing open the door, and my eyes land on a gentle-looking man standing on our porch. He's dressed in a crisp white shirt and dark jeans, and his warm smile puts me at ease. But what really catches my attention is the bouquet of sunflowers in hi
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Brielle's POV It's another Monday, and time seems to have gone into overdrive. It's as if someone hit the fast-forward button on my life, and I'm racing through days at breakneck speed. I step out of the car, my eyes adjusting to the bright morning light, when suddenly, I'm met with a sight so surreal that I rub my eyes, convinced I'm still dreaming. There, emblazoned across the glass walls of CCI, is a vivid, technicolor rendition of the portrait of me. It's me, frozen in time, my features heightened by the vivid pigments splashed across the canvas. My jaw drops in shock as I stare, mesmerized, at the larger-than-life image of myself. Stunned, I take a few hesitant steps towards the building, my heart thudding against my chest. It's like déjà vu all over again, except this time, the portrait is staring back at me with an intensity that makes me want to shrink back into the shadows. Once inside the lobby of the office building I find myself scrutinizing the faces of those
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Brielle's POV Ivy rubs her fingers on her temple, “I swear, Brielle, you're going to give me gray hairs. What were you thinking, not telling me about… Not telling me about everything?!” I shoot her a frantic glance, willing her to keep quiet. But it's too late. Mom's already descending the staircase, a curious expression on her face. “What's going on? You two look like you're sharing a state secret,” Seriously, Mom? Now? “It's really nothing. Ivy and I were just talking about, you know, stuff.” I wave my hands dismissively, hoping Mom will drop it, but she's not buying it." “Stuff?” she echoes, arching an eyebrow skeptically, “Well, 'stuff' seems to have gotten you two pretty worked up. Care to share what's got you so whisper-happy? Wait a minute, Brielle,” Mom eyes narrow as she notices my outfit. “Aren't those the clothes you wore to work today? What have you two been up to that you haven't even had time to change?” I shift uncomfortably, trying to find a way to explain wi
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Brielle's POV. Behind Andrei, I meet his gaze in the mirror. Glancing away from Andrei's reflection, I give myself the once-over. My blue eyes are a bit bloodshot, but my A-line bob is still looking fierce. I try to give myself a reassuring smile, but it comes out more like a wobbly grimace. “What's going on? You're not exactly subtle.” Andrei asks. He's undoing his tie, the silk slipping apart with a soft whisper. Next, he sheds his suit jacket, revealing a crisp white dress shirt. “Ivy,” I murmur, “She's a firecracker, isn't she?” “Paul's on his way to NYC, where he'll keep an eye on her. Here's hoping he's up for the task.” Ivy's not the one I'm actually worried about. There's someone else who's got me biting my nails, and it's him, Andrei. I'm no therapist, but even I know that when someone's calling out a name in their sleep, it's a big deal. Every time Andrei sleeps, it's 'Odessa, Odessa, Odessa'. It's no longer just the odd sleep talking episode; he's now forgetting t
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Ivy's POV With a smile as wide as the city itself, I hop out of the cab, stretching my arms out to the sky and feeling the energy of the city coursing through my veins. “I made it,” I mutter to myself as I watch my cab driver peel away from the curb and disappear into the colorful chaos of New York traffic. I gather leather suitcase and matching trunk, adorned with travel stickers and scratches from countless adventures, into the gates of the Blank Slate Gallery. The space stretches out like a cathedral, high ceilings and sparse furnishing making it feel both grandiose and intimate at the same time. And get this: not a single piece of art graces these bare walls. The title of the gallery looks pretty much like the gallery itself – everywhere looks, well, blank. Like you'd expect the typical gallery activities – art installations, exhibitions, and chic gatherings – but there's nothing. On my way to the front desk, I see a cat. There's a cat, its fur a mesmerizing swirl of gray
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Brielle's POV Edna pads softly over to Andrei, her hands extended in a soothing gesture, ready to relieve him of Alexis's sleepy weight. With the little boy snug in her arms, she glides up the stairs, softly whispering promises of bedtime stories and cozy blankets. It's a nightly ritual, but one that never gets old. Andrei’s head snaps up, his eyes locking onto mine. The jolt that shoots through me is unexpected, like an electric current passing between us. But his gaze holds no warmth, no recognition. His lips part, the beginnings of a smile starting to play at the corners of his mouth. But then, his expression falters, as if he’s wrestling with something within himself. He glances at the clock, then back at me. “A little late for bed, isn't it?” “I was waiting,” I whisper, the words a promise, a vow. “Waiting for you, forever if I had to.” He frowns, his eyes narrowing slightly. “You're not even changed yet. You should get to bed.” I glance at him, the irony of the situa
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Brielle's POV Why so bright? I squint, shielding my eyes from the golden glare spilling through the curtains. It's not just the light that catches my attention – I feel Andrei's strong arms wrapped snugly around me, holding me close. I turn to face him, and oh man, he's so peaceful. His mouth’s slightly open, and he’s making these adorable little snuffly noises. His dark eyelashes fan out against his cheeks, and his hair is mussed. A tiny crease furrows his brow, as if he's concentrating on something even in his sleep.I've got a goofy grin plastered on my face, and I just can't seem to shake it. But then, I hear him mutter the name 'Odessa' in his sleep.Suddenly my grin doesn't feel goofy anymore... I watch, transfixed, as Andrei's face contorts in distress. His eyebrows furrow, his lips curl downward, and his eyes twitch beneath his eyelids. I gently nudge him. His eyes flutter open.He's awake, but he's not really here. His eyes are distant, like he's staring into a void. The
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Brielle's POV Trapped between a rock and a hard place, with “rock” being Andrei’s iron jaw and “hard place” being Jeremy’s furrowed brow, I’m contemplating if there’s an ejector seat in this room that I can launch myself through. “Andrei's still in the picture? I thought you'd moved on, Brielle." Jeremy asks. “She’s here because I brought her here,” Andrei answers. “And whatever we have going on is none of your business. Brielle. Here. Now." He doesn’t raise his voice, but there’s something about the way he says it that makes me feel like I have no choice but to comply. “That ring doesn't belong on you. Take it off." “You’re serious?” I ask, my voice barely whisper. Andrei’s expression is as serious as a funeral march. “Dead serious.” His words are clipped, razor sharp. “Take it off, Brielle.” His hand is outstretched, waiting. I hesitate for a moment before sliding the ring off my finger and placing it in his palm. Andrei grabs the ring and forces it onto Jeremy's h
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Andrei's POV Paul's 'I tried my best' crap doesn't cut it. Best? Best isn't good enough. He should've done whatever it took to keep Ivy from leaving the country.I don’t bother hiding the annoyance in my voice as I bark orders at him. “You’re going to New York. You’re going to keep an eye on Ivy. Make sure she stays out of trouble." For now, it's time to shut down this operation. I won't risk Brielle's life. The danger I've already put her in makes me sick. My focus is solely on the monitors as I watch her every move. I'm holding my breath, waiting to see what happens next. But in a split second, everything goes dark. The screens flicker and die, and the equipment falls silent. No way. No freaking way. What just happened? I'm out of there in a flash, grabbing my coat and making a beeline for the door. It's when I see Odessa. She's just standing in the hallway, looking all calm and collected. She looks like she's waiting for someone, but her eyes lock onto mine, and I know she's
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Ivy's POV “I'm telling you, I'm not some kind of international cat-napper,” I insist, my voice tight with frustration. “I'm just trying to get to New York.” “I'm afraid that's not my call to make, ma'am,” he replies, the coldness in his voice making the hairs on my arms stand on end. “You'll need to come with me to the security office for further questioning.” Further questioning? This is getting out of hand. Just shy of hysteria, I’m stopped dead in my tracks by a smooth, authoritative voice: “No more delays. She’s with me." My head whips around, my eyes wild with confusion and desperation, only to meet the steely gaze of a man who commands the air around him with nothing more than a well-tailored suit and the tone of his voice, “She's under my protection. That's all you need to know." The security officer looks dubious, the skepticism palpable in his furrowed brow. “Sir, I'm going to need a little more information than that.” But the man's expression doesn't so much as flick
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Ivy's POVOh, man, where to start? The airport is like the land of stressed out zombies, everyone just aimlessly shuffling along, trying not to look like they want to rip someone's head off. The fluorescent lights are burning my retinas, and the noise is just…ugh. It's like being inside a blender filled with car horns and crying babies.I've been waiting forever, it feels like an eternity since I arrived at the gate. I've been checking and double-checking my carry-on luggage, making sure it's perfect — like it's about to go on stage for a Broadway show or something. I glance down at my phone, which is blowing up with notifications. There are work emails, of course — a never-ending stream of messages. I silence them, one by one, trying to tune out the stress and anxiety that comes with them.Next, I tackle the spam texts — annoying messages from unknown numbers, trying to sell me everything from weight loss supplements to discount vacations.Finally, I make my way to Instagram, where
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Andrei's POV. Striding through the marble-lined corridors of my headquarters, I navigate my way toward the Control Room, a high-tech nerve center situated on the upper floor of the Carter Estate. I'm on the phone with Helen, trying to talk some sense into her. She's being stubborn, as usual, and I'm having to work overtime to keep my cool. “No, you can't come over to the estate. Not yet,” I tell Helen firmly, trying to stall her. "Just… just give me a little more time We're on the precipice of something crucial here. I need more time to ensure everything is in place before your arrival. I'm handling things, just as I've always done. “Think of your son, Andrei. He needs you right now.” It's a painful truth I often overlook: being a father. My son needs me, but life's demands have taken over. The thought of not being there for him fills me with regret, anger, and a deep sadness that's suffocating me. “Alexis stays out of this, Helen,” I assert. “The situation is far too volatile
