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The financial tabloids hitting the stands across Europe and the Americas were unrelenting. Every headline mocked Julian Moore on every major front page, calling him the "Billionaire Sucker" who had blindly thrown away nearly two hundred million dollars on cheap glass and grossly overpriced fake jewelry.Inside his luxury suite at the First City Financial Tower, Julian paced back and forth across the room. His expensive silk shirt was unbuttoned, his tie hung loosely around his neck, and dark, hollow circles sat beneath his bloodshot eyes. He picked up a printed morning paper, glanced at his own face on the cover, and violently ripped it in half before throwing the pieces into the corner."Bloody fools!" Julian snapped, his voice hoarse.His head financial analyst stood near the desk, nervously holding a tablet while keeping his distance. "Mr. Moore, the board members have been calling since six in the morning. The international press is waiting downstairs, and two of our primary Europ
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Chris hurried through the lathering himself and rinsing both of them off, then turned off the shower head, the silence between them feeling heavier and far more electric than the water had been.Chris reached for a plush white towel from the heated rack, drying Michelle off. His broad hands moved over her shoulders, down the curve of her waist, and across her thighs, his touch lingering everywhere the cotton brushed. Michelle stood still under his care, her chest rising and falling in shallow, rapid breaths.When he wrapped a second towel around his own waist, Michelle reached out, her fingers taking his wrist."Don't," she whispered. She gently pulled the towel from his grip, letting it drop to the tiled floor. "You won't be needing that."A dangerous spark ignited deep in Chris’s eyes. Without a word, he lifted her into his arms. Michelle wrapped her legs around his waist, her arms sliding around his neck as he carried her out of the steaming bathroom and into the dark, silent maste
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Chris led Michelle through the doorway of the master bedroom and straight to the bathroom. The overhead rainfall shower hissed softly, as Chris turned it on.Chris stood behind Michelle in front of the large mirror, his hands coming around her waist to pull her back firmly against his body. He rested his chin on her shoulder, his eyes meeting hers in the glass. His dark eyes were filled with a sweet warmth that made her stomach flutter."Still hot?" Chris asked softly, his lips pressing a lingering kiss to the side of her neck."A little," Michelle whispered, her hands resting over his on her waist. "Mainly just eager."Chris smiled against her skin. He reached up to unlace the tight back of her lace corset, unlooping the silk cords one by one before the garment loosened completely and fell to the floor. Next came the gown, dropping down her hips until she stepped out of it entirely, standing before him in nothing but her delicate lace panties. She gently pulled that off too.Michelle
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The private glass elevator rose smoothly, carrying them away from the underground garage. Through the clear wall, the glowing lights of the city spread out far below them, but neither Chris nor Michelle was paying any attention to the view.The moment the doors slid shut, Chris stepped forward. His long arm reached around Michelle’s waist, pulling her back firmly against his chest.Michelle let out a soft gasp as her back met his body. She tilted her head up, and Chris instantly brought his lips down on hers in a deep and possessive kiss. His thumb gently stroked the soft skin of her jawline, tilting her head to deepen the angle as his tongue slid past her lips. Michelle turned around slowly in his arms, her gloved hands sliding up his tuxedo jacket to wrap tightly around his neck.His hand drifted down from her waist Slowly, deliberately, Chris reached down and gathered the silk hem of her gown, pulling it up past her knees, up her thighs, His broad hand slid up her inner thigh, his
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The Maybach rolled smoothly through the quiet city streets.Up front, Gideon glanced into the rearview mirror, keeping his hands steady on the leather steering wheel."The penthouse, boss?" Gideon asked Chris reached over, holding Michelle’s hand in his lap. "Take the long route along the coastal highway first, Gideon. No rush tonight.""Understood, boss," Gideon replied, giving a subtle nod of respect before turning the vehicle toward the dark, open stretch of the coastal road.As the city lights began to blur into long lines of yellow and white outside the tinted windows, the lingering tension of the evening fully dissolved. The auction, the public drama, and Julian’s desperate spectacle felt miles away.Michelle let out a long, quiet breath, sinking back into the plush leather seat. She turned her head to look at Chris. He had already unbuttoned his top collar button and loosened his dark blue silk tie. His posture was completely relaxed. He was no longer the terrifying man who ha
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Julian stayed frozen on his knees on the dark red carpet, staring blankly at the floor.Reporters shoved their microphones straight into his face, their camera lenses zooming in close. Camera flashes popped continuously in his eyes."Mr. Moore! Is it true Moore Capital just lost nearly two hundred million dollars on fake glass?" a reporter yelled."Mr. Moore, care to comment on Miss Antonio’s rejection?" another called out. "Is the engagement completely off?"Julian didn't answer. He couldn't speak, his hands were trembling, and he knelt there holding the open velvet box.Mark hurried over, grabbing Julian frantically by the arm. "Sir! Get up! Please, get up! The cameras are recording everything! We need to leave through the back door right now!"Julian let Mark pull him up to his feet, but his legs were shaking.Up on the stage, Michelle turned to Chris with a soft smile. "Let's get out of here, Chris," Michelle said quietly. "We've seen enough of this circus.""Alright," Chris agree
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