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Later in the day, duding lunch, Vivian spotted Celeste across the open-plan office, perched on the edge of someone’s desk like it was her own personal throne. She was laughing at something, her head tilted to the back, hair catching the light—same old Celeste, turning work hours into a fashion spread.

“Should I even ask if you’re on break,” Vivian called as she walked over, “or should I just assume you’re skipping work like you did in College?”

Celeste spun around with a grin. “Skipping implies I was ever committed.”

They met halfway, and without thinking, fell into their old rhythm, them linking arms like they used to on campus when they’d strut to class fifteen minutes late, iced coffees in hand.

“God, remember Mr. Hanson’s conference?” Celeste said as they strolled toward the staff lounge.

Vivian smirked. “The ones you slept through?”

“Correction—rested my eyes through. There’s a difference.”

They both laughed, pushing through the lounge door. Vivian headed for the cof

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The air in the room shifted. Vivian’s fingers rested on the folder a moment longer than necessary before she closed it with a soft click. “You secured this hours after the extension was granted?” “Yes,” Damon replied, taking the empty seat across the table with a calm that bordered on arrogance. “Extensions are for people who need time. I don’t.” A low murmur rippled around the table again this time at Damon’s efficiency. Vivian watched him for a beat, unreadable. Then—very faintly—she nodded. “Efficient.” Ethan’s jaw flexed subtly, his expression controlled, though his eyes moved between Damon and the contract. Celeste caught the shift: the tension of two men circling the same flame. Latham cleared his throat, regaining his theatrics. “Well. That settles the Haverson matter.” He sank back, sounding both impressed and irritated. “Seems Mr. Bennet's investment is… aggressive.” Damon didn’t bother reacting. Vivian lifted her gaze, scanning the room. “With Haverson stable
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he next day, the board meeting was already in motion when Celeste walked in. Vivian had sat at the head of the table, composed as ever, with her glasses on. Celeste took her usual seat to Vivian’s right, with her tablet in hand, her eyes keep reaching to her phone every seconds. The meeting was to start in the next two minutes and Damon still hadn’t shown up. She’d called him before dawn, twice and no answer. The last time she heard from him was during the midnight meeting. Did he fall asleep? Was he ignoring her? “Let’s proceed,” Vivian said with her smooth voice ,“Updates on Haverson?” There was a shuffle of papers. Mr. Latham, one of the older board members, cleared his throat. “Before that, we should address the restructuring figures. The quarter-end projections show a shortfall in division C.” Vivian nodded once. “Celeste?” Celeste straightened, tone crisp. “The numbers from division C were delayed due to procurement irregularities. We’ve flagged the discrepancies and expec
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The hall was shaking with noise. Laughter, claps, shouts, were all directed ro Tyler by everyone. Tyler’s face burned red like fire and His hands shook because of the humiliation. “Shut up!!” he screamed at the top of his voice. But nobody stopped. They only laughed more. Damon brushed the dust from his coat and turned away from Tyler. Immediately, His phone rang again, loud in the hall. Without wasting a word, he pulled it out and saw Celeste’s name on the screen. Why was she calling him at this time of year night. “Celeste,” he said, as he immediately answered, his voice was calm and steady even after the chaos. “Damon,” her sharp voice cut through the line. “Where are you?” Damon glanced at the broken stones on the floor, then at Tyler still groaning in shame. A faint smile touched his lips. “Finishing business,” he said. “Why?” There was a pause on the other end. Then Celeste’s tone dropped, serious, cold. “Whatever you are doing, i want you to leave it and come
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“Come back here, you bastard!” Tyler shouted, his face red like fire. He banged the table so hard the cups shook. “Where are you going to? Don’t you want to see the Jewel you lost? Don’t you want to watch me break it and pull out the raw gold inside?” The whole hall turned quiet. All eyes moved to Damon. Damon stopped. Slowly, he turned around. His face was calm, too calm. His black bag of money dangled from his hand. Then, without saying a word, he walked back and sat down again, right in front of Tyler. The crowd gasped. Tyler smirked, his teeth showing. “Good. Stay. I want you to watch me win. You’ll see you’re a fool.” He snapped his fingers at the seller. “Bring me a hammer. I’ll break this thing myself.” The seller looked nervous, but obeyed. Soon a big iron hammer was laid on the table. Tyler rubbed his hands, almost shaking with greedy joy. “Now watch, beggar-boy,” Tyler said, raising the hammer high. “When I smash this, you will see the gold inside, and I’ll be
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“You want me to sell this to you?” Damon asked with a calm voice, though his hand trembled a little.The man nodded slowly, his eyes fixed on Damon's eyes. “Yes, boy. I will treasure it. I will guard it, Just… give it to me.” His voice cracked at the end, almost like a plea.“You want me to sell this to you?” Damon asked with a calm voice, though his hand trembled a little.The man nodded slowly, his eyes fixed on Damon’s eyes. “Yes, boy. I will treasure it. I will guard it. Just… give it to me.” His voice cracked at the end, almost like a plea.Damon looked at him for a long moment. The hall was so silent that even a pin drop would be heard. Then Damon let out a slow breath and gave a small nod.“Okay then,” Damon said, his voice steady. “I’ll sell it.”The words hit the hall like thunder. Gasps filled the air as Damon left everyone in shock, just a minute ago, he had sworn that he woukd never sell it and now he was going to sell it? The man’s eyes lit up with sudden relief, almost
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"What is that?" someone from the back screams in shock The little piece of Jewel in began to glow. It was not a weak glow—it shined like a small sun. The light pulsed, beating like a heart. People gasped and stepped back, their faces pale. The room was quiet now, too quiet. Tyler tried to laugh, but his voice shook. “Ha! It’s just a trick… some fake light!” “No,” the merchant said, his voice calm but heavy. His eyes never left Damon’s hand. “That is real power.” Lily’s hands shook at her side. Her proud face broke apart. “No… no, this can’t be real. Jewels don’t glow. They don’t!” Tyler and Lily couldn't believe their eyes, they had just lost a gold right there. Regret instantly washed through their heart, Tyler had never imagined that the dirty jewel that they had priced in other to humiliate Damon is no other than a gold with so much energy. Tyler and Lily couldn’t believe their eyes. They had just lost a treasure right in front of everyone. Regret burned in their hear

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