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"What difference does?" she grumbled, already getting up and walking to the other side of the room. At that moment, proximity would not do him any good. “I am still married.”"Between being with me and thinking about myself, and being with me thinking about another, there is an abyss""Do not you do the same thing?" Arabella crossed her arms over her breasts, indignant at the man's positioning."What?""She was with me, but she was in a hurry to be in New York. Did the model have a good trip, by the way?"At that moment, it became clear that Arabella knew about the dinner with Sabrina. And worse, she was convinced that it wasn't a dinner between friends.Damon ran his hands through the black strands of her hair. The man was exasperated!"It was a random dinner. It wasn't a date, much less romantic""Was the kiss random too?" the tone of voice the beautiful woman used sounded sarcastic."There was no kiss, princess. It's just an angle. If you'd spent a few years outside the bubble, you
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Damon could not hide a smile, and he did not even try. He unbuttoned his pants and opened the zipper, before Arabella could realize what was happening. Damon used a little more force to press the woman against the glass because he felt the closeness was still not enough."I want to feel you, princess. I do not want to have to use a condom today" Damon said, looking straight into Arabella's eyes.At that moment, Arabella realized that they were not talking about contraceptives, or the ability to have children. It was as if they were strangers. But still, she was unable to ignore the voice in her head asking her to agree to the idea without thinking about it."I am clean, and I know you are too. I need to feel you, I really do," he continued."Okay," she agreed.It did not take a second longer for his hips to force her legs further apart. She felt a sudden heat wash over her as Damon forced his way into her body.Arabella could not deny that the feeling the man's body gave her was divin
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Damon rolled his eyes at his friend, who looked more like an alcoholic in withdrawal than a lawyer.Arabella, in turn, smiled. She looked at Damon, still with that smile on her lips, and let her date know that she thought Joseph was funny."I am fine, thank you" Arabella told the blonde."Some juice to mix with the alcohol this inconsequential person asked for" Damon said, making Joseph smile.When the blonde walked away, Joseph gave Arabella a not-so-subtle look. The truth was that he was evaluating the beautiful woman, analyzing every single attribute she had. And how she had. Carter did not need long to realize that this was the most beautiful woman his eyes had ever seen."I do not think I've had the pleasure of introducing myself. I am Joseph Carter" he extended his hand to the beautiful woman."I am Arabella Collins" she accepted the outstretched hand.Arabella wasn't expecting it, but Carter held her hand for a few seconds longer. He was struck by how soft it felt, and imagined
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It shouldn't, it really shouldn't, but Damon hated every letter of that statement. It was a threat.When would someone have the courage to threaten him?Who would be brave enough to intimidate him?The answers were: never and no one."Are you threatening me?"He let go of the woman's wrist, but only to hold her chin between his fingers. The truth was that the softness of that skin was a surprise to the man, and he wished not to confront her anymore, but to try a less decent approach."Believe me, Damon, I am not willing to be a feast for your friends.""I believe it, principessa" he whispered, bringing his face closer.Arabella did not back down. She remained watching the man's gaze descend to his lips. The beautiful woman knew the seduction game he played, and she was very tempted to give in.Banks slid his index finger along her lower lip, which was close enough to feel his refreshing breath."I want you to take me back home" she said, all at once, so as not to lose the remnants of
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“Busy days here” Ana commented."Do not even tell me” Arabella replied.Claire and Anastasia got into a conversation about work. So, the elevator stopped at the ground floor and the small group got out.The beautiful woman was lost in her own thoughts when a car parked in front of the group.It was impossible not to look curiously at the machine.In fact, everyone walking along the sidewalk was forced to look at the Lamborghini. The car was like a black serpent; something beautiful to the eyes, admirable to the wallet and fantastic to the mind.Arabella did not need much effort to identify the car's owner. It matched the machine perfectly.Banks got out of the vehicle with an air of superiority, then walked towards the beautiful woman. It looked nothing less than imposing. The truth was that, in front of that man, people did not even consider themselves worthy of sharing the same air."Hello, princess" he greeted. The presence of any other people at that moment was indifferent."Good
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She stood in front of the elevator, waiting for it, when her phone vibrated. Arabella quickly reached for it, thinking it might be a call from Mason. She certainly did not want to talk to her husband, but she knew that ignoring Mason's calls had disastrous consequences.However, upon looking at the caller ID photo, she saw that the person calling her was Banks.For a moment, she thought about not answering. It would be better for her disturbed mind. Because after hearing his husky voice, the part of her that was attracted to that man would not let her think clearly."Hi," she suddenly found herself answering.She could not not answer!"Are you busy?" the man's voice had exactly the effect Arabella feared.It was as if her senses were trained to identify the sounds that Damon's mouth uttered. Arabella breathed in and out before responding because she knew the chances of stuttering were high."Not anymore.""Then tell me. How about dinner tonight?" he pressed."It would be nice to get o
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Arabella was curious to know more about that family, but contented herself with the information Dora was willing to provide."It was good for Damon too," Dorothy murmured.The matriarch seemed to drift off as she slid her fingers across the glass of the dining table. Those words were more for herself than for Arabella. She was glad to have a listener, as her husband and son were men of few words, and Arabella was polite enough to be interested in all subjects."I am sure he missed you.""He had to deal with a lot of problems," Dora looked at Arabella with a faint smile. However, her eyes could not deny the weight her heart felt."Problems?""Yes. George and I traveled and left a huge mess for him to sort out."The lovely lady did not want to use Dora's moment of vulnerability to interrogate her, but it was impossible to control her curiosity. "You had your reasons.""Nothing justifies it. We did not have the right to run away from our responsibilities.""He handled the mess well. You
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"I was young when my mother died. All she left us was an almost bankrupt company. My father was a sad man for a while, but I think he got tired of the too-empty house..." Arabella began, but she needed to pause to breathe. "So he remarried, then Angel was born. We practically grew up together, but we were never really friends. In fact, I think we were enemies most of the time."Damon had no immediate reaction to the moment."But we were a family. We took care of each other... I think. My father tried to take care of the company, be a good husband and father, pay the bills. But he failed," she continued. "He failed miserably. We did not have money, but we had a name. We were still the Collinss in town, and that meant something." Arabella paused, looking up. "Then a proposal came that could change everything. An arranged marriage. The wealthy son of the Donovan family apparently had an interest in me. He wanted me because I was beautiful, educated, from a good family..."Banks covered
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The cold rain outside seemed to intensify the warmth emanating from the crackling fireplace. Arabella nestled herself closer to the flickering flames, her mind consumed by the storm of thoughts swirling within her."Here," Damon's voice, soft and soothing, broke through her reverie. He offered her a steaming cup, his eyes reflecting a silent understanding."Thank you," Arabella murmured, accepting the cup with a small, grateful smile. Though she held it in her hands, she seemed more drawn to the comfort of Damon's presence than to the warmth of the drink.As Damon settled beside her, Arabella felt a hesitant longing stirring within her. She turned towards him, their eyes meeting in the flickering firelight, and in that moment, words seemed unnecessary. There was a silent communion between them, an unspoken understanding of shared pain and solace.Without a word, Arabella leaned into Damon's embrace, seeking refuge from the tempest of emotions raging within her. His arms enveloped
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ONE YEAR LATERThe atmosphere was as funereal as the situation itself. The sun hadn't visited that part of the city since the previous day, as if it were also in mourning. Heavy clouds and timid splashes of rain were present, which only made the day seem less happy.A white tent chapel had been placed in the mansion's garden. It was a large space, enough to accommodate the thirty people present. The dark wooden coffin was centered in the chapel, open so everyone could see Victor's limp, pale body.White chrysanthemums decorated the coffin. Those were traditional flowers at wakes, and they meant "Golden flower”, from the Greek.Three of Victor's friends were next to the coffin, crying softly and drying their tears with a tissue as they recalled their journey. They were long-time friends. Their suits were as dark as the sky, representing perhaps eternal mourning.That was the garden of the mansion that Arabella had bought months before. She barely had time to get used to the place.Anas
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HOURS LATERAs Damon stepped into his city apartment, a heavy silence greeted him, amplified by the absence of any illumination. The darkness enveloped him like a heavy cloak, its weight pressing down on his shoulders as he traversed the familiar space. He made no move to flick on a light switch, preferring instead to let the shadows consume him, mirroring the desolation that gnawed at his insides.Approaching the drinks table, he reached for a decanter, his hand moving with practiced precision as he poured himself a potent measure of whiskey. The liquid glimmered faintly in the dimness, casting fleeting reflections against the polished surface of the glass. With a solemn sigh, he lifted the drink to his lips, the fiery liquid igniting a dull ache in his chest as it slid down his throat.Leaning against the window, he gazed out at the city sprawled before him, its towering buildings reaching up towards the inky sky like silent sentinels. The nocturnal metropolis seemed to pulse w
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The interior of the vehicle was permeated with Banks's scent. He wore an excessively good perfume, not exactly strong, but rather striking. It was the kind of smell that only a person with a lot of money would have.The door was closed, and because she was in a complete trance, Arabella was scared. Christopher wisely remained outside so that he would not hear the conversation.Banks, with her naturally dark charm, twirled the ring on her middle finger while pretentiously ignoring Arabella. His gaze was directed forward, but so far away that it did not even seem like he was in that country.The woman moved closer to the door, as if it were possible to merge with the car. Damon noticed the movement, but did not bother to assure her that she did not need to be afraid. Because maybe she needed it."Everything is fine with you?" Arabella whispered so quietly that she wasn't sure she was heard, even with all the silence that surrounded them.Damon remained silent, and then he sank deeper in
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And with that, everyone burst into prolonged applause. Some even stood up, but no one really knew the intention behind the speech. All that was left was for him to say Arabella's name, with each letter."Thank you all for coming. And if it's not too much to ask, be loyal. do not love me, but be loyal" Damon walked away from the pulpit and went down the stairs as he had gone up; ignoring all the eyes on you.In turn, the master of ceremonies returned to say a few words. "I am flattered by the opportunity to hear you, Mr. Banks. Now, for the entertainment of our audience, I would like to call to the stage Mr. Landwy, the evening's violinist."Arabella waited until the first chords of the violin sounded before muttering something to her father and standing up. People did not notice when she walked in long strides to the bathroom, as at this moment wine glasses began to be served throughout the room.Arabella thought that she could take refuge in that luxurious environment for the rest of
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TWO DAYS LATER. NEW YORK.The dress shone when the few lights that filtered through the window touched it. The fabric was thin, sliding across the white skin with each subtle movement. The blue silk was a pure, almost innocent tone.Arabella was sitting in the backseat of the Bentley, and, next to her, Victor was also watching the view of the New York streets as the car passed through them. They were silent, as on many other occasions, but they were not uncomfortable. At least not with each other.Victor's treatment was having some effect. The best doctors in the city were taking care of him, at Damon's request, paid for by Damon.The father wore a tuxedo, the daughter wore a beautiful sky blue dress, along with long gloves in the same color. Her brown strands were tied into a high bun, with a few curls perfectly curled and loose.And when the car stopped in front of the Banks Nouveau building, the lady felt her hands sweat inside her gloves. There were countless photographers outside
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Banks took a deep breath. Their brief moment of silence was enough to make Colton and Spencer's hearts race."You are up to your neck in this story, but she's not. Arabella's the only good part of this whole shit. Think about that before you backtrack," Spencer muttered, just in case.And to say those words did not reach Banks would be a lie. He felt them as if they were punches to his face, but he knew how to pretend to be careless. Because, deep down, maybe he agreed."I do not usually go back"Damon, seeing that the conversation had come to an end, turned his back to the inspector. He even glanced at Colton. Banks made a subtle sign with her index finger and the security guards returned to the car."But in any case, when you decide to join people in destroying me, find stronger allies" he muttered before entering the door that his driver kept open.The first car made a subtle maneuver inside the warehouse and slid out, followed by the second.And then, just then, Colton approached
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TWO DAYS LATERThe lights of New York were known throughout the world. The city awakens, with people bustling around and never, ever stopping. It was a place famous for everything it showed, but few people knew what New York was hiding. Few knew the shadows of the most illuminated city in the world.The shadows were in the suburbs, in isolated areas that not even the sun could reach. Where the streets were muddy, buildings were abandoned and people cried without hope.In a less busy area, where the asphalt ended and the dirt streets began, there was an abandoned warehouse. It was an unfinished building, with exposed bricks and half-shattered pillars.The smell from the warehouse was unsanitary.Dust had dominated the four corners of the room, and everything that was there was abandoned. There were crates at the ends of the warehouse, covered with a dark, dirty tarpaulin.Spencer Davis was in the warehouse, sitting in a chair almost as old as the one he had in his office. Behind the ma
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SOME HOURS LATERWith a graceful stride, Arabella entered the conference room, commanding attention in her ensemble — an elegant green dress complemented by sleek heels. Her hair, neatly pinned back, accentuated her sharp features, and as she walked, there was an air of confidence about her."Good afternoon, gentlemen," she greeted, her voice carrying a polite tone subtly infused with determination."Miss Collins," Louis Tompson, the lawyer, rose from his seat upon her arrival, extending his hand in a gesture of sympathy. "My condolences for the divorce?"Arabella's response was swift and resolute. "Not at all," she declared, dismissing any notion of condolence.Seating herself across from Mason, with Tompson positioned at the head of the table, Arabella's eyes met Mason's with a mixture of disdain and relief. Gone was the power he once held over her — she was free now, and she made sure he knew it."Now, the purpose of this meeting is to align the restructuring of the companies," th
