Conflicting Business, Lasting Love

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e, taking refuge in the sincerity of their communicati

neither noticing that their wor

what keeps you occupied in the busi

"Our family business has been focusing on luxury g

st piqued. "Could you tell me more about wh

ssories," She further explained, a glint of pride in her eyes. "W

simply remarkable. I'm sure your product

s demeanor. She was quiet for a few sec

rs. Lexington of Lexington Conglomerate?"

me as much as they could from the world, thus minimizing my appearance. It's only been a

as I don't go around telling people that fact,

in the same industry." Ki

so awkward with my question, bu

nsley answered whil

any?" I wondered why we didn't know each

. Our families' businesses have qu

osed to be competitors, aren't we?" I paused, looking

Kinsley looked at me again,

quite a while until

's almost like we're both part of this legacy that's larger than ourselve

lies' histories and businesses is som

in, isn't it?" my eyes fix

ibilities—it can feel overwhelming at

een cradling me for years. Despite rising through the ranks of society a

e tossed a glass which I gladly received. News trav

finish." Kinsley looked at her watch and then

ave suddenly? Dismissing her thoughts, she answere

mber?" Kinsley inquired, a gleam of hope in

e number, but it felt wrong this time. So, she eagerly gives her pho

the warmth of their shared memories. But you know h

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ction she felt, the admiration she nurtured, was now li

of responsibility. I tried to balance my feelings with the reality of the situation. Yet I f

pirations, and undeniable chemistry that drew them together were still very much there. But then, their re

nsiderations accompanying their situation. Her encounters with her had given her a mixture of conflicting emotions – the exciteme

me regarding my preferences, or am I just put

room, her phone rang. She answered

voice surprised her. Oh crap, I shou

y Dad." She answ

when the other company just closed

arty for our company's exposure?!" she raised

o your job properly, lady!"

st, Dad." she alr

so." And with that, h

ge to ruin my night! W