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I felt Gideon’s words hang in the air, but I didn’t let them settle. “Reclaim what I lost.” The phrase echoed, but only faintly. What had he lost? His marriage? His hold on me? Maybe both. But honestly, I couldn’t care less.I didn’t react. I just stared at him for a moment, but then turned away. I wasn’t going to let him have the power to affect me anymore. I didn’t need to engage with him. Instead, I lifted my glass of wine, taking a slow, deliberate sip. He wasn’t worth the energy.I shifted my attention back to Nicolai, forcing a smile onto my lips. “Anyway,” I said, like the conversation with Gideon never happened, “our company’s been thriving. Exponential growth. I’ve got a few projects in the works that are going to make everything we’ve done so far look like small potatoes. It’s all about innovation, right?”I could feel Nicolai’s gaze flicking between me and Gideon, but I kept my composure. I wasn’t going to give anyone the satisfaction of seeing even a crack in my calm.I co
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The laughter bubbled up from my chest, sharp and confident, cutting through the dim hum of the restaurant. Nicolai's eyes followed me, dark and intense, a smirk playing on his lips. We’d just finished lunch, and as we stood, I locked eyes with him, daring and impish."Cheers to us, Nicolai. To growth, power, and—" I paused, letting mischief dance in my eyes as I lifted my glass toward him. "—to the future."Nicolai's chuckle was deep, resonant, and I felt a thrill run through me as he raised his glass in return, eyes locked with mine. We didn’t need words; we both knew we were here for all of it—the chaos, the triumphs, and the challenges ahead.The drive back to the company was quiet. We didn't need to fill the silence with words. We knew where we stood with each other, and that was enough. Nicolai dropped me off at the entrance, a nod of encouragement in his eyes as I stepped out. My heels clicked against the polished floor as I walked, the sound echoing, commanding attention.When
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