Chapter 34

Daniel’s POV.

I stepped out of the car and adjusted my suit jacket, taking in the grand estate before me. Christiana Davis sure knew how to make a statement. The mansion screamed wealth and power–something I’d expected, but it was still impressive seeing it in person. The sheer size of the place, the manicured lawns, and the towering gates–it was like stepping into another world.

As I made my way to the door, two bodyguards intercepted me. They were built like walls, staring down at me with cold, assessing eyes.

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“Who are you?” one of them demanded, his voice rough, almost like gravel.

I offered a polite smile, keeping my tone friendly but firm. “I’m a friend of Ms. Davis. She’s expecting me.”

The other guard raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. “Name?”

“Daniel Brooks,” I replied, meeting their eyes confidently. I could see the doubt flicker in their expressions as they processed. my name. One of them stepped aside and made a quick phone call. I couldn’t hear the conversation, but it was short, and when he hung up, his entire demeanor shifted.

“Right this way, Mr. Brooks,” the first guard said, his tone now more respectful as he gestured for me to pass

I gave a nod of thanks and continued toward the front doors, which swung open almost immediately as I approached. Two more guards were stationed there, but they didn’t say a word, simply stepping aside to allow me entry. The moment I crossed the threshold, I couldn’t help but be wowed by what I saw.

The inside was even more opulent than the exterior–luxurious chandeliers hanging from high ceilings, marble floors polished to a mirror–like sheen, and exquisite artwork lining the walls. Christiana’s taste was immaculate. Every inch of this place screamed elegance and power, just like the woman herself.

if from nowhere. He gave a slight bow and motioned

him to a plush sofa. I barely had time to sit down when I heard the patter of small feet and turned to see two kids–twins–running toward me with huge smiles on their

first to reach me, his eyes shining with recognition. “You’re Daniel, the man from

far behind, her

hug. I laughed, genuinely surprised and touched by their enthusiasm.

course we do!” Emma beamed up at me. “You were like a

know about that,” I said with a

those sharp eyes that reminded me of someone very familiar. “Are

and there was no denying the striking resemblance they bore to their father, Mr. Alexander Williams Alistair. I’d done my research, of course. You don’t get involved with

full of curiosity. “Are you here to take our mom

my mouth to answer, but before I could, a presence made itself known at the top of the grand staircase. I

perfectly, falling over one shoulder. There was

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my suit as she approached. “Christiana Davis,” I said, offering a smile that I hoped was charming.

half–smile, her eyes warm but guarded. “Thank you, Daniel. You don’t look so bad

only slightly. I walked to her side as she reached the bottom of the stairs, feeling a bit out of my depth. This woman was in a

ignore the subtle tension that hung in the air. Christiana was polite, but there was a guardedness to her, like she was carefully weighing every word. I could see why–this wasn’t just any date;

out with Mr. Brooks for a little while. You two will be good for me, alright?” Emma crossed her arms,

at Christiana, unsure how she’d handle it. There was a flicker of something in her eyes–discomfort, maybe–but she quickly masked it

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