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Chapter 2 An Unexpected Encounter

Word Count: 1384    |    Released on: 23/06/2024

enior editor at Kleinfeld Publishing, she was responsible for sifting through hundreds of unsolicited submissions each month.

made Amelia roll her eyes. It reeked of the sort of saccharine romantic drivel that Amelia had long lost her taste for after having her heart broken one too

lliance. The writing was sharp and intelligent, with an undercurrent of dry wit that resonated with Amelia's own

ro, Benjamin, was a roguish second son of a duke who spent his days gambling and carousing rather than pining for a suitable wife. The heroine,

as related with such a deft blend of slapstick humor and simmering romantic tension that Amelia found herself utter

tared pensively across her office at the Manhattan skyline visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows. This submission showed undeniable promise. Sh

sa was a sweet former intern who had quickly proven herself to be a capable and indi

There's a Mr. Lucas Donovan here to see you

king to plead his case in person, hoping that a bit of face time would somehow make his manuscript more appealing. It was a time-honor

ed with as much of her usual crisp

finely-tailored charcoal gray suit, he moved with an effortless grace and self-assurance. His warm brown eyes crinkled charmingly at the corners as he flashed a megawatt smile in her direction. He had a strong

Lucinda Sinclair, for god's sake - a razor-sharp book editor who entertained no romantic notions whatsoever. Ever since her heart had been shattered i

e towards her desk, Amelia felt an unmistakable fi

ed to gently caress each syllable of her name. "I'm Lucas Donovan. I w

ers met and she was suffused by the warmth of his touch. His grip was firm and confident, yet somehow conveyed an unmistakable gentlenes

eur writer looking for his first big break. She had no doubt met dozens if not hundreds of young hotshot literary hopefuls just

e feeling that her life - her carefully constructed, entirely predictable, emotio

know how busy you must be, so I'll get right to the point. I'm here because my novel deser

ny other aspiring writer, Amelia would have perceived it as simple arrogance. But emanating from Lucas's full lips, that bold asser

her tone to be as coolly professional as possible. "Why don't you tell

h, languid motion that Amelia couldn't tear her eyes away from. She found herself staring at the way the materia

al - this was... was... Amelia struggled to define whatever bizarre

lance journalist and copy writer. But I've always wanted to be a novelist - it's been my driving ambition for as long as

om being drawn in by his obvious love for the subject matter. Her embarrassing physical reaction to

d slightly. "From the excerpt I read, it seems to be an... unco

meets girl' romance novel formula and turns it upside down. Yes, there's witty repartee and

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1 Chapter 1 Amelia's Guarded Heart2 Chapter 2 An Unexpected Encounter3 Chapter 3 An Unshakable Distraction4 Chapter 4 Behind the Mask5 Chapter 5 Awakening6 Chapter 6 A Glimpse of Vulnerability7 Chapter 7 A Glimpse of the Past8 Chapter 8 Opening Up9 Chapter 9 A Turning Point10 Chapter 10 Beyond the Facade11 Chapter 11 The Mask Slips12 Chapter 12 A Glimpse of the Real Amelia13 Chapter 13 Facing the Lion's Den 14 Chapter 14 A Family Affair 15 Chapter 15 Confronting the Past 16 Chapter 16 A Glimmer of Hope 17 Chapter 17 Freedom from the Shadows 18 Chapter 18 The Triumph of Love and Freedom19 Chapter 19 A Treasure of Love20 Chapter 20 Embracing the Future21 Chapter 21 A New Adventure Begins22 Chapter 22 The Canvas of Our Dreams23 Chapter 23 Uncharted Horizons24 Chapter 24 Radiant Horizons25 Chapter 25 Blossoming Dreams26 Chapter 26 Tides of Change27 Chapter 27 Threads of Destiny28 Chapter 28 The Art of Healing29 Chapter 29 Echoes of Inspiration30 Chapter 30 Love Illuminated: A Canvas of Hope31 Chapter 31 Love in Full Color32 Chapter 32 Artistic Frontiers33 Chapter 33 The Art of Connection34 Chapter 34 Art Without Borders35 Chapter 35 The Next Frontier36 Chapter 36 A World of Art37 Chapter 37 The Sound of Creation38 Chapter 38 Harmonizing the World39 Chapter 39 Bridging Worlds Through Melody40 Chapter 40 Harmonizing Futures41 Chapter 41 Resonance and Renewal42 Chapter 42 Echoes of Harmony43 Chapter 43 Harmony Rising44 Chapter 44 The Rhythms of Unity45 Chapter 45 Echoes of the Heart46 Chapter 46 Reflections in Harmony47 Chapter 47 Harmonies of Hope48 Chapter 48 The Harmony Hub49 Chapter 49 Healing and Reconciliation50 Chapter 50 Echoes of Change51 Chapter 51  Fresh starts52 Chapter 52 Planting Seeds53 Chapter 53 The Ripple Effect54 Chapter 54 Seeds of Resilience55 Chapter 55 The Harmony Summit56 Chapter 56 Seeds of Transformation57 Chapter 57 A Brighter Tomorrow58 Chapter 58 A Symphony of Voices59 Chapter 59 The Rhythm of Change60 Chapter 60 Resonance61 Chapter 61 Currents62 Chapter 62 The Currents of Mumbai63 Chapter 63 The Ripple Effect