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“Ms. West.” He lowered his voice, ncing at the people walking by. “I already had someone look into it. That Stonewarden Group factory? Its technically under the Hoffmans now. They’re working on a new facial mask form, but… there’s a serious issue with it.”
“If something happens, will it trace back to me?”
“Yes.”
Mason didn’t hold back. “Before the chairman passed, most of thepany’s structure was changed. You’re the one legally responsible now
Dawn pressed her fingers to her forehead. She didn’t want anything to do with Roxanne’s filthy mess. Thepany had been handed to her, fine. But that woman…
Just thinking about Roxanne gave her a migraine.
Always pretending like she didn’t care about anything, while secretly using Stonewarden Group to make money–and expecting Dawn to take the fall if things went sideways.
“Whatever it takes, get that factory back.” She suddenly remembered the smug faces of that sleazy couple from earlier and scoffed under her breath. “I don’t just want it back. I want them to pay for every single day they used it.”
Wasn’t Roxanne supposed to be a big deal?
Great. Dawn wanted to see how long that guy would stick around once Roxanne had nothing left to offer.
The charity auction was in full swing. Stonewarden Group had donated several rare paintings, all museum–grade pieces from the 20th century, each worth tens of millions.
Dawn hadn’t n on showing up, but she’d told Mason to keep an eye on the Hoffmans and make sure every penny went to actual charity.
She and Mason sat at the edge of the venue. The host’s constant rambling was giving her a pounding headache.
“You stay here. I’m stepping out for some air.”
“Ms. West, are you alright?”
She nodded and stood to leave.
She didn’t like this country at all. If it weren’t for that damned factory, she wouldn’t have set
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Inside, the venue was packed wall–to–wall. But outside? It was so quiet it was almost eerie.
She finally found a balcony. Leaning against the wall, she felt like she could breathe again.
She didn’t notice the man nearby who had just ended a call. When he turned and saw her, his whole body froze. The look in his eyes hit like a wave crashing beneath the surface.
Ethan didn’t even dare blink. He thought he might be imagining her.
Neither of them spoke for over ten seconds.
Dawn kept her gaze forward. Her tone was calm, as if she were greeting an old friend. “Mr. Jackson. Been a while.”
She had spotted him right after she stepped outside.
She felt a ripple of emotion deep in her chest.
But honestly, there was no reason to avoid him.
Ethan’s Adam’s apple shifted. After a moment, he walked over and spoke in a hoarse voice. “What are you doing here?”
That wless face of hers hadn’t changed a bit. She gave a soft smile, perfectlyposed. “If you can be here, why can’t I?”
“No reason you can’t.” Ethan reached out his hand. “It’s really good to see you again.”
Dawn raised her eyebrows, surprised at how polite he suddenly sounded.
After the greeting, there was nothing but silence.
She turned toward the balcony rail. The wind brushed across her skin, and for some reason, it felt freeing.
Ethan watched her profile. His voice dropped lower. “How have you been thesest two years?”
“Pretty good,” Dawn replied. “I traveled <i>to </i>a bunch of countries, made up for all the time I used to miss out on. Saw a lot of new things. Met a few new people.”
Maybe two years ago, neither of them could’ve imagined a moment like this.
No yelling. No pain. Just two people talking like old friends.
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“What about you?”
She looked at him, a faint smile flickering in her eyes.
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“Same here,” Ethan said. His throat tightened, and he clenched both hands. “Except it sucks when I start missing you.”
“Missing someone’s just a feeling. You ignore it long enough, it goes away.”
Dawn’s voice was t, giving nothing away. “Ethan, life is long. Maybe the person you’re really meant to be with is just around the corner.”
They kept talking like that, scattered words here and there, until Mason showed up.
“Ms. West, it’s time to go.”
“Sorry.”
Dawn gave a polite smile. She turned to Ethan. “We’re done here for today. If we run into each other again in Northville, let’s grab dinner!
Ethan stood there and watched her disappear from view. His chest felt tight, like something hot and heavy was building inside him.
He was d she’de back.
But he was afraid she’d vanish again.
And the only thing running through his head was… How <i>the </i><i>hell </i><i>do </i>I <i>get </i><i>her </i><i>to </i><i>look </i><i>at </i><i>me </i><i>again</i>?
Ethan slowly exhaled, lost in his thoughts.
“Ms. West, I didn’t know Mr. Jackson would be here <i>too</i>.”
Elsewhere, Mason looked nervous, worried she’d be upset. He added quickly, “I checked into it. Apparently, they’ve got a projectunching here. Christian pretty much runs this ce. Mr. Jackson probably came to today’s auction to get in good with him.”
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<strong>Olivia Harris</strong> is an emerging author celebrated for her captivating romantic and steamy novels. With a talent for crafting deep emotional connections and fiery chemistry between her characters, Olivia’s stories offer readers an escape into worlds filled with passion, intrigue, and heart-stopping drama.