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n. His rugged exterior hid a soft spot for those he loved. As CEO of Caruso Enterprises, Michael demanded respect, inspiring both awe and intimidation in his employe

her's elegant living ro

e discussed your future," Vivi

her?" Michael ask

, her voice tinged with nostalgia. "Your father always wanted you to fi

an eyebrow. "

er daughter, Gina, is lovely. Their family business needs support. A

rdened. "I won't marry

s kind, intelligent, and beautiful. You'll adore

k his head.

ther's passing left a void. He wanted you to settle down, have

enched. "That's

nsider this: marrying Gina would secure our family's future

his mother's word

id finally. "

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racing with the prospect

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e'll come around," Vivian rep

claimed. "I'll prepare Gina. Whe

our house. I'll ar

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she's aware. Tha

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peaking. "A union between ou

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d. "But what about

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