Moonlit vow

he was alone now, but the vulnerability she might have once felt was replaced by something else-an excitement that simmered beneath her sk

staring back at her had an edge, a newfound strength in the set of her jaw, the fire in her eyes. Gone

immered with a dangerous allure. It was bold, daring even, but that's precisely what she wa

any's gleaming lobby felt like wading back into enemy territory. Employees glanced at her, some with surpris

she entered unannounced. He quickly masked it, his expression shifting to the c

though they hadn't seen each other in weeks rather than ju

ss before snapping back to her face. "I just thought I'd check in," she replied, her tone light but w

k crossing his face. "Of course. Though I don't

ng herself a small, knowing smile. "After all, as your

ntrolled expression. She took a small, private thrill in watching him squirm, but she knew bet

to sit in on a meeting, feel free. You could benefit from seeing how the c

im for a moment before stepping back, heading toward the door. Just before she left, she paused, throwing him a look o

lished floor, her heart pounding with exhilaration. She could feel her confid

zz. A message from Damien: Well playe

ing through her. Tonight, they would escal

into the dimly lit bar where Damien had instructed her to meet. He waited in a sec

he asked, a hint of amus

o the seat across from him. "It fe

the stakes. If you're going to make Finn question everything, you'll nee

intrigued. "What di

give Finn something to worry about-a competitor. So

ed, excitement min

e's kept out of business for years." He slid a small business card across the table, the name embossed in elegant script. "Daniel Lar

hispers of Daniel Lark-a young, ambitious entrepreneur with a reputation for being relentle

xactly do I

make waves. That you have information on Finn's weak poin

r mind already spinning wi

s is just the beginning, Lyra. Tonight, you're not just reclaiming

in a single day. She was ready to dive headfirst into this battle, her resolve har

decision she was about to make. This wasn't just about revenge anymore; it was abou

ke, his shrewd gaze assessing her as t

ected meeting?" he asked, th

portunity. One that I think will benefit us both.

rd, intrigued.

mation about Langston Enterprises, details that could give you a competitive advantage. But I don't w

his smile slow and satisfied. "And

ght he could betray me and get away with it. And the satisfa

held his gaze, unflinching. Finally, he no

of her old self fall away. She was no longer just the woman Finn had b

closer to dismantling Finn's empire, one calculated move at a time. She could see the subtle panic

old with purpose. "You were right," she told him, her voice ste

pulling at his lips. "Then let's bring

ey stepped forward, into a world where neithe