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For a while, the two of them gazed at the stars without saying another word. The cold air of Chicago made its presence known, causing Sofia to shiver. Almost immediately, she felt his coat around her.

“Thank you” she said, looking at him before adding, “For everything

He said nothing in response. Instead, he merely stared at her, his gaze unreadable. For a moment, the world around them seemed to stop, and her heartbeat grew louder as it drummed against her chest.

he air crackled with unspoken tension. Their eyes locked, and a magnetic pull seemed to draw them closer. Sofia felt a ngling sensation, a subtle electricity that charged the space between them. The silence held a promise, and the intensity of heir gaze spoke volumes.

Without breaking eye contact, he leaned in slowly, closing the distance between them. The moment hung in the air,

suspended in anticipa

shared connection.

Sofia’s breath caught, and the cold night seemed to ignite with a warmth that radiated from their

their lips met.

Well that didn’t actua, nappen.

Just as she closed her eyes, she heard someone clear their throat behind them. Almost immediately, the tension around the

air broke.

It was as if a cold bucket of water was poured into her soul as she realized what was about to happen.

They were about to kiss!

“Chairman…” It was Josef. Thankfully, it was only Josef! “Young Master Daniel- Before he could finish his words, someone suddenly pushed him to the side.

To Sofia’s surprise, the perpetrator was none other than Daniel.

Daniel’s eyes narrowed into icy slits. The anger that had simmered beneath the surface for weeks, fueled by the sting of rejection and the sight of Sofia with another man, erupted in an instant.

He whipped his head around, his voice sharp as a knife. “Josef,” he hissed, the single word dripping with venom. “Get lost.”

Josef, taken aback by the sudden hostility, stammered, “B-but Young Master-

Daniel cut him off before he could finish. “I said, get lost! This doesn’t concern you.” His voice boomed.

Sofia watched in stunned silence as Daniel turned back to her. What is this man doing here?

“And you,” he turned his harsh gaze toward Alexander, his voice laced with barely contained rage, “what do you think you’re doing with my fiance?”

Alexander, surprised by the audacity of the accusation, smirked. You mean ex-fiance, don’t you?” he pointed out.

“What are you doing here, Daniel?” Sofia asked. “I don’t remember sending you an invite.”

his full

took everything away from me, and now…. you

Daniel out,” Sofia

“So, the reason why you refuse to

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it funny how you can easily turn things around?” Sofia hed. “It was you who cheated

uttered, his gaze dark. He had warned

I don’t want you ruining my

throw away years like that, Softa! We were meant

on me Sofia’s voice shook. At the esl of the day, it wasn’t her who threw away the years they

It was him!

he really has the audacity to act like she did

you…” Daniels are focused on Alexander “You did this didn’t

Sofia’s wrist. “Let’s go… let’s talk in private. This

man-

“Let me go

“Let’s-”

go!” Alexander hissed

his brother, his fist clenched tight. But Alexander was faster. He sidestepped the blow with case, twisting Daniel’s arm behind his back. A surprised yelp escaped Daniel’s lips as he struggled against the hold.

roared, his face

until you calm down,” Alexander said calmly, his voice firm but steady. He wasn’t trying

then, the balcony door swung open with a bang. Two security guards rushed in with

said as he pushed Daniel toward the guards. “Call the police. We will be pressing

Alexander!?” Daniel hissed as he

yet she had never seen him that violent! Sadly, it seemed that the commotion already gathered the attention of a few people as she could

uttered, However, before she could say a word, Alexander suddenly carried her like a princess

out a surprised

strode out of the balcony and walked towards the venue. Under everyone’s gaze. Alexander carried her out of the place and took her

will go out…” Alexander said as

sir.” Josef nodded.

Alexander drove away from the venue

word, and to be honest, Sofia preferred it like this. Just as she

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felt something cold

to realize the familiar sensation of wind whipping through her hair. She glanced up, a gasp escaping her lips. The roof of the car, previously a solid shield against the night air, was now gently

him give her a gentle smile. “Let me

Where?” she asked.

respond for a few minutes before he smiled and said, “A

an eyebrow. Then her eyes turned towards the road.

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