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na Sullivan trembled slightly, a groan stuck in her throat. Her head ached faintl
o open her eyes. Thi
f a California king-size bed, with thick, cool silk sheets clinging to her skin. A sudde
astened all the way to the collarbone. Sleeves rolled up neatly to the
el bar's dim amber lights and the satisfaction of holdi
and gentle voice seemed to pierce through her body. It was a
? Creed? Yes, it
closed her eyes, desperately trying to recall, but there was only a fr
carpet beneath your feet is soft and comfortable. The room was empty. The air carried the
er phone, her wallet, and her keys. A strong and dizzying sens
et was a neatly
and heavy. The handwriting is simple
t. CEO of Sc
. The Scott Group-a vast empire occupying half the skyline of Manhattan-is a finan
st now
s was not just a drunken mistake; it was a disaster. A sudden and desperate im
lothes were neatly folded on the chair in the corner. She hurriedly put it on, her fingers clumsily
her chest. Without waiting for the elevator, she ran down the st
e window, city lights flickering faintly, her mind repeatedly replaying equally depressing fragments-his low whisper, the w
hed cold water on her face. When she looked up, she saw-a faint red mark on the side of her neck
el and scrubbed the area hard; her skin was rough and red, but the
nto the mirror, her voice ho
eel of that silk shirt. She donned her "armor": a tailored black bodycon dress, low heel
r and one of New York's most prestigious law firms-tha
mirror. A mistake. One-time, adult mistakes hav
her Law Firm is a comfort. This is full of
d young woman-came to her desk carrying a tablet and a latte.
ratefully taking a sip of coffe
client just arrived, a major client. The senior partner said this was exactly
nal instincts were awakened, leavi
"Maya even gave an air quotation mark." The
t won't. It couldn't be him. This
legal notes and her favorite pen. This is her turf.
ing confidently on polished marble. She can handle any client, no ma
Room 3 and pushed open
ll, his broad shoulders wrapped in a perfectly tailored deep blue suit-a suit that was definitely mor
ice calm and professional. "Goo
lowly tur
has s
defined cheekbones, tightly pressed lips, and eyes so dark they seem to suck out a
Her face was pale, and her skin was cold and taut. The
Creed Scott's mouth. The smile didn't reach his e
ce, his voice as deep and magn
her professional training vanished in an instant. She opened her
with his strong scent of cologne-the clean, masculine scent that lingered on her skin th
the fine lines at the corners of his eyes. His ga
is voice low into a
to see y
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