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ng a message from Emma, who was probably planning another one of their spontaneous outings. In

ce. I'll be at my office tomorrow at

. The words were short, to the point but it was

an Ste

trings to get it, or was there another explanation? The realization hit her like a cold rush Adrian wasn't j

clear, Adrian wasn't the type to wait for a response, and he certainly didn't ne

her, to see what she was really capable of? Or was this all part of a

d again, but this time it

town. We need

The last time they'd spoken, it had been a rushed goodbye before he left the country to pursue

to feel excited or guarded. After all, Ethan was the one who had left wi

r doorbell interr

?" Emma called

y bouncing in place. "Well? What's the deal with Mr. Steele? I s

ow, Em. I mean... the guy has power, and he's definitely not a stranger to getting wha

d you, didn't I? He's got connections. If he wanted your number, he got

just feels... off. It's like he's playing some kin

right, but you need to be careful. I know you want to take this chance, but

, her phone buzzed again th

re was a hint of tension underneath. "It's been way too long. I'm

at she almost forgot about Ethan about everything they used to share. She hadn't ex

lied, trying to keep her voice st

d. "I've missed you, Soph.

playful teasing and genuine concern. "Look at you, Soph. Two men, huh? The

d Adrian, with his mysterious, almost commanding presence,it felt like she was caught between two worlds. But the pull she felt toward Adr

okay? No matter how charming they are, don't lose yourself in this. Remem

ed control, but the more she thought about it, the more she wondered: Was he just manipulating her, or was there

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