Pamela’s heart pounded as she stared at Rowan, his piercing gaze locked onto hers. The weight of everything they had been through hung between them—his secrets, her defiance, and the undeniable pull neither could ignore any longer. The dim light in the room cast long shadows, reflecting the turmoil inside her.“You’re lying,” Pamela whispered, stepping back. “You knew all along, didn’t you? About my father, about the deal. You let me think—”Rowan reached out, gripping her wrist before she could put more distance between them. “I didn’t have a choice,” he said, his voice low but firm. “You were never supposed to find out like this.”Pamela’s breath hitched, but she refused to let the pain show. She yanked her arm free, eyes blazing. “So, what? You were just going to keep me in the dark forever? Let me believe you were some noble businessman instead of someone tangled in my father’s dirty dealings?”Rowan exhaled sharply, running a hand through his hair. “Damn it, Pamela, I didn’t want
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