The irresistible power

m. Her tall frame, dark hair cascading in waves over her shoulders, and the sharpness in her eyes ma

e gold-embellished walls, and the scent of expensive perfume mixed with the crisp chill of freshly poured champagne

she sa

ed toward her. He was different from the other men in the room. Where they were brimming with co

't help bu

billionaire heir. His tousled hair gave him a disheveled charm, and the sharpness

she approached, Ethan turned around, his gaze locking with hers. Ther

mooth and confident as she offered hi

Ethan Stone," he replied, his voice low, a

eyebrow. "I hop

ftly. "Not sur

oser, her heels clicking against the marble floor. "Wel

on of a second before he regained

lpable, yet there was something magnetic about his energy that pulled Lily in. She studied him, noti

g here," Lily remarked, taking

d. "I guess you could say I'm here becau

nds like you're not a fan

s voice tinged with amusement. "B

g deeper hiding beneath the surface. She didn't want to press him further-y

again, a voice interrup

cling Ethan all evening, appeared at his side. She was dressed in a sle

ach as she watched Ava slide her arm around Eth

ning, but he didn't pull away. Instead, h

laced with regret. "I... didn't

a smile, though it didn't reach her eyes. "It's fine," she said, thoug

shoulder. Ethan was already lost in conversation with Ava, the chemistr

wasn't the last time she'd c

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