The secret Billionaire's Story

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Enterprises. The air was crisp, laced with the aroma of fresh coffee and the lingering scent of success. She gripped her le

Known as much for his ruthlessness in business as his magnetic charm, Damien was the man headlines dubbed "The Midas of Manha

tionist's voice broke

she replied, forci

see you now. Ple

felt her pulse quicken. She had spent the entire night preparing for this meeting, poring over the business proposal she hope

ng windows showcased a panoramic view of Manhattan, and a sprawling black desk dominated

eep voice commanding attent

g in person. His tailored suit fit him like a second skin, emphasizing broad shoulders and

Blake," Alexandra began, settling

, leaning back in his chair. "Your pitch caught my attention. But I

the question but hadn't expected the we

y has a reputation for supporting innovative ventur

tery won't win you this deal, M

about her plans to revolutionize luxury events through cutting-edge techno

he silence that foll

tone measured. "But bold doesn't always mean

t venture starts with a risk, Mr. Blake. The question i

corner of his mouth. "You'

one buzzed. He glanced at the sc

he said, rising from

eaving Alexandra alone in the expansive offi

corner of his desk. It was slightly obscured, but she could make out a younger Damie

ouch things that

nd Damien standing in the door

e began, but h

ivate," he said,

id quickly. "I didn

r a moment, then walk

. "It's intriguing. I'm willing to consider

orward, hope surgi

id, his eyes locking onto hers. "A personal eve

event?" she as

" he replied. "But I warn you

ails, Damien stood and extende

ook his hand. His grip was f

lake. We ha

ind of event could a billionaire like Damien Blake need her t

Damien watched her leave

" he muttered u

under the light. The woman standing beside the younger Damien bore an un

its way back, and this time, it