Clara's POVThe morning sun streamed through the penthouse windows, casting golden light across the sleek marble countertops of our kitchen. I sipped my coffee, reviewing the overnight market reports on my tablet while savoring the quiet moment. Last night's gala had been a strategic success, but something about Jessica Reid's appearance nagged at my carefully honed instincts."You're overthinking again," Nathan's voice carried from the doorway, drawing my attention. He stood there in perfectly tailored workout clothes, his hair still damp from his morning training session. Even in this casual moment, he radiated power and control – a force of nature barely contained in human form."Someone has to," I replied, though I couldn't help smiling as he crossed the space between us. "Jessica's appearance at the gala wasn't coincidental. She's planning something."Nathan reached for my coffee, taking a deliberate sip before setting it down and pulling me to my feet. "Of course she is," he agr
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