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The car came to a smooth stop in front of a grand five-star hotel. The driver quickly stepped out and opened the door on Jaxon’s side, while Isla reached for her own door handle and slid out.

She froze for a moment, her eyes widening as she took in the breathtaking sight of the hotel. Its golden accents gleamed under the afternoon sun, and the towering pillars emitted elegance and sophistication.

“Let’s go,” Jaxon’s steady voice broke through her thoughts as he strode past her, heading toward the entrance.

Snapping out of her daze, Isla hurriedly composed herself and followed him, her heels clicking softly against the polished pavement.

As they stepped through the revolving doors, the reception area unfolded like a scene from a dream. A massive crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, casting a dazzling cascade of light that danced across the space. The floors were polished to a mirror-like shine, reflecting the intricate patterns of the grand Persian carpets that lined the lobby.

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  • The CEO'S Long-Lost Love   Danger

    “Isla!” Jaxon burst into his mansion, breathless. “Isla!” he called again, his voice echoing through the eerily silent house.Charlie’s words replayed in his mind as he rushed toward the stairs."Teresa has been here all along! Her mother changed their identities and appearance, terrified your father would come after the rest of the family. She fled Rome and has been hiding in a small house in Naples."“Isla!” he shouted once more, but the silence remained unbroken.Then he froze.Down the hallway, his study door was ajar.“Fuck!” he cursed, sprinting toward it.The moment he stepped inside, her scent lingered in the air. His stomach tightened as he rushed to his desk—only to find his journal missing. The rest of his belongings had been disturbed.“Fuck! She knows!” His pulse pounded as he bolted out of the study, slamming the door shut behind him. Without hesitation, he headed straight for her bedroom.The door was slightly ajar, and a cold dread settled in his chest. His worst fears

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