THE BILLIONAIRE'S DILEMMA

liers refracted rainbow hues across the polished marble floor, where elegantly dressed guests sipped champagne and congratulated the new CEO. Everything smelled of wealth - the sweet arom

radiating a sense of power and prestige. Yet, despite the festivities, he seemed...

e light. She wrapped her arms around Reginald's neck, her voice husky as she whispered, "Hey,

m, his eyes scanning the sea of faces.

with concern. "You're not worried about l

lity. "What if I fail, Melissa? What if I can't keep up the momentu

urs of his face. "Reginald, you're an incredible leader. You

ubts. "You don't understand, Melissa. The pressure is

s take a deep breath together, and face this journey as a team. W

e, his smile becoming more genuine. The music swelled, and Melissa drew

th grace. Reginald watched her go, his eyes lingering on the sway of her hips. He returned

ssa had been gone for too long. He scanned the room, his eyes searching for a gl

group, his long strides carrying him across the room with a sense of purpose. He pushe

d in a passionate kiss. Reginald's heart stopped, his mind reelin

gh the crowds, his heart pounding in his chest. He couldn't believe what he had just seen. M

e party. He strode across the parking lot, his keys already in hand. He didn't bother to look back, didn't b

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oma of roasted chicken and steaming vegetables filled the small kitchen, making her stomach growl with an

ess. The refrigerator hummed to a stop, and the air conditioning fans whirred down. T

asked, her voice laced with

arrassment. "I... uh... I forgot to recharge our elect

a, how are we going to manage? You know we can't afford to be without e

worry, Grace. I have a little money left. I'll go recharge it right n

va, are you sure you have enough? You know how expensive i

ace. Trust me. I'll be back soon, and we'll be back to normal in no time." She

g the distant hum of cars and the occasional bark of a dog. Ava shivered, despite the warmth of the evening, her heart heavy

, determined to find a way to get the lights b