Rise from the ashes

ut despite her talent and dedication, her shop, 'Ava's Adornments,' struggled to stay afloat in the competitive market of San Francisc

with his ruthless mergers and acquisitions. His latest target? Ava's Adornments. Little did Ava know, her life was about to ta

es' headquarters. Ava's curiosity was piqued, wondering what the billionaire wanted with her small busin

er. When Rachel escorted her to Ethan's office, Ava's heart skipped a beat. The billionaire's piercing blue

, his deep voice commanding attention. "I've been followi

Ethan's intentions. "Thank you, Mr.

e formalities, Ava. I'll get straight to the point. I want to acquire Av

s of her independence. But Ethan'

'll retain creative control, and I'll provide the resources to take your busin

pendence, but the prospect of financial security and global exposure was tempting. Etha

about it," Ava repli

is lips. "Fair enough. But know this, Ava: I

. Her phone buzzed with a text from Rachel, scheduling a follow-up meeting for the next day. Ava's

she know, Ethan's proposal was only the beginning of a whirlwind romance that would test her limits

de up to decline Ethan's offer. But as she stepped into his offi

ings my way," Ethan said,

er prepared speech, but Ethan inte

tually beneficial. And..." He paused, his eyes locking onto hers with an intensity that made her heart

he felt like he was seeing her for the first time, not just her business. The ai

out it," she stuttered,

mph. "I'll take that as a maybe, Ava. And I'll make su

Was she ready to take a chance on a billionaire with a reputation for getting wh

deny the attraction she felt towards him, but she was hesitant to get involved with someone as powerful

shop - a stunning bouquet of her favorite flowers, accompanied by a note f

She couldn't help but wonder what Ethan's intentions were, and whether he was g

hope you liked the flowers," he said, his voice low and husky. "I was thinking

about Ethan's charming and persuasive manner put her at ease, and she

ouldn't help but wonder what th