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Chapter ten
A hush fell over the banquet hall as the tall, broad-shouldered man in a dark government uniform entered. His medals gleamed under the chandeliers, and his entourage moved like a protective wave around him. Immediately, conversations died, music lowered, and employees straightened in instinctive respect.Bella recognized the insignia on his jacket.*A high-ranking Federal Security official.*What was someone like him doing here?The man scanned the hall once, twice, then walked straight past business leaders, CEOs, military contractors and stopped in front of Lucas.Every eye turned.Then, in full view of the elite guests, the official bowed his head in a respectful salute.Gasps echoed.Bella’s body jolted. Malcolm’s mouth fell open like a broken hinge.“Sir,” the official said, voice deep and solemn, “I apologize for arriving late. There were traffic restrictions due to the summit. General Lucas Oliver, your men are stationed outside. They await your command.”General… Lucas Oliver?
Chapter nine
A soft chime echoed through the hall, signaling the start of the ceremony. The murmurs ceased. Camila released Lucas’ arm with a graceful touch and strode toward the stage. The spotlight followed her automatically, as though the entire hall was built for this moment alone.Her heels clicked against the marble like a countdown.Bella’s throat tightened. Malcolm instinctively tugged at his tie, sweat beading at his temples. Neither of them understood why the crowd stood a little straighter as she passed, why officials nodded with respect, why military representatives subtly moved to attention.When Camila reached the center podium, the lights dimmed, and the projector behind her flickered to life.The screen displayed her image in bold, elegant print.**CAMILA ADAM****Chief Executive Officer of Global Commerce Federation****Heir to the Adam Global Holdings** **Daughter of George Stark Adam***(The City's chamber of commerce president )*The hall erupted.Gasps. Applause. Disbelief. E
Chapter eight
Finally, a sliver of opportunity appeared. Lucas had stepped aside for a brief moment, speaking to an aide and distracted. Bella’s chest tightened, and she marched forward, words rehearsed a dozen times in her mind. “Lucas…” she began, her tone dangerously soft, laced with venom.He glanced up, eyes calm, unreadable.“You moved on… this fast?” she spat, her voice breaking slightly. “Is this why you rushed the divorce? Was it just to toss me aside for her?”Lucas’s gaze remained steady, his posture immaculate. His lips curved slightly, not in amusement but in controlled precision. Then he spoke, each word slicing through her like ice:“Some people only value gold when they lose it.”Bella froze. Her lips parted, her throat dry. The words weren’t loud, but they carried a weight that crushed every excuse she had left in her mind. She opened her mouth, trying to reply, but no words came.“Gold?” she finally whispered, incredulous. “You... how”Before she could finish, Malcolm appeared at
Chapter seven
Bella clenched her fists as she and Malcolm walked away from Camila’s guarded table. The sting of humiliation burned on her face like a slap. Malcolm kept his expression neutral, but a twitch in his jaw betrayed his frustration. They had just been treated like nobodies, as if their presence was nothing more than a nuisance.Greenshift Energy Industries was failing. Tonight was their one shot. If they couldn’t secure a collaboration with Global Commerce Federation (GCF), their company would inevitably collapse, and every guest here probably knew it. The whispers they heard confirmed it.“Defaulted on a major contract…”“They’re desperate for an investor…”“Global Commerce Federation won’t waste time on a sinking ship…”Malcolm forced a smile, but his voice dropped to a grim whisper. “We can’t leave without getting through to them. Whether they’re arrogant or not, Global Commerce Federation is our last lifeline.”Bella nodded slowly, though her attention was fixed on Lucas and the myste
Chapter six
The grand hall of Solaria Imperial Tower glowed like a palace dipped in gold.Crystal chandeliers shimmered overhead, reflecting off polished marble floors. Classical music floated through the air, played live by an orchestra positioned beneath an archway carved with cherubs. Uniformed waiters glided silently through the room with trays of champagne carved with gold foil labels. The scent of white lilies and old money hung thick in the atmosphere.Tonight wasn’t just a charity banquet. It was a battlefield of power.Foreign ambassadors mingled with top CEOs, famous entrepreneurs and high-ranking military officials whose medals flashed like stars. It was a room filled with people others bowed to yet unknown to them.Bella and Malcolm arrived early, their demeanor poised but visibly stiff. Malcolm adjusted his cufflinks for the fifth time, forcing a confident smile.“This is an opportunity,” he muttered like a prayer. “Once we lock the partnership with Global Commerce Federation (GCF),
Chapter five
Upstairs, away from the chaos of the lobby, Camila closed the suite door behind them and exhaled softly. Her gaze drifted to Lucas’s hand the small, crushed remains of the necklace still resting in his palm like pieces of a broken memory.“Lucas” she said gently, stepping closer, “give it to me.”He hesitated.“I know someone who can restore it,” she added, her voice softer now. “Better than anyone else. It won’t be perfect, but… it won’t stay shattered either.”Lucas slowly placed the broken necklace into her hands. “Thank you,” he murmured. But his eyes remained clouded, the weight of the moment still lingering on his shoulders.Camila studied him for a long second. “You’re thinking about what that brat said downstairs, aren’t you?”Lucas didn’t answer, but the faint tension in his jaw gave her all the confirmation she needed.“So there really is a ‘new brother-in-law’?” she asked, her tone slightly sharper than before.Jealousy pricked at her, quick and uninvited. Before it could s
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