CHAPTER 40
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The soft hum of Mariya Carter's office was broken by the sharp slam of the door, the sound reverberating through the modern space like a gunshot. The framed architectural awards on her wall trembled slightly.

She looked up from her desk, eyes narrowing as irritation flashed across her face. "You have five seconds to leave before I call security." Her finger hovered over the intercom button, poised and ready.

Vincent Langford strolled in smugly, ignoring her threat, adjusting the sleeve of his tailored charcoal suit like he owned the place. The afternoon sunlight caught the gold of his watch as he moved.

"Oh, come on, Mariya," he said with a smirk that didn't reach his cold eyes. "You'll want to hear what I have to say."

She glared at him, her posture stiffening. The memory of their last encounter—her palm stinging after connecting with his face—was still fresh for both of them. "I doubt it."

Vincent leaned against the edge of her desk, watching her carefully, invading her space with d
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