The Billionaire's Secret Fiancée

ms like this, surrounded by people desperate to impress him-CEOs rattling off accomplishments, investors making veiled pitches, so

confidence, her words thoughtful and unforced. Her perspective was refreshing, her wit sharp

ng part of your work?" he as

ign connects with people-really resonates with them. It's not just

trigued. "Most people wou

get me wrong, the paycheck is nice. But if

dly, so earnestly. There was no pretense in her words, no carefully constru

ull-an inexplicable desire to know more about som

ntion and the intensity of his gaze, and it both thrilled and unnerved her. He was charmi

so intently. But she couldn't ignore the whispers she'd heard earlier that evening. Ethan Black doesn

. His presence was intoxicating, his words thoughtful, and his smile was just disar

o a faint smile. "It's been a long time

nsure how to res

id simply, his

with meaning. Emily's pulse quickened, her he

g him away. He excused himself with a polite nod, but not before offering

cable pull, as if their paths were now intertwined. She didn't know what this connection

city skyline, sunlight glinting off skyscrapers in the distance. Everything about the space radiated power and precision, from the sleek black leather furniture

ady despite the butterflies in her sto

gestured toward the elevators. "Top f

ls of the elevator reflected her composed exterior, but inside, her thoughts were racing. Why would

he was, summoned to one of the most powerful offices in the city by the man whose name carried as much weight as his

steel with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a panoramic view of the city below. The décor was minimal yet elegant-sleek bl

doors. As they opened, she saw Ethan standing by the window, his back to her, hands in his pocket

s tone calm and assured.

ll smile. "Thank yo

chair across from his de

spoken, he had left her intrigued and slightly unsettled, his words lingering in her mind long after the gala had ended. Now, sit

been thinking about our conversation at the gala," he began, his voice s

was clear that Ethan Black wasn't someone who wasted his time. And if he had gone out of his