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Theodore took a sip of his drink, staring out the massive window of his Burj Khalifa penthouse. From there, the city looked tiny–just another sprawling landscape beneath his feet.

But despite the breathtaking view, his mind was elsewhere

His son.

The boy had inherited much of his genetics–tall and athletic, with a strong, defined jawline just like his own. His deep, expressive brown eyes were identical to his mother’s and his dark, thick, straight hair was also a gift from her. His skin was a warm, light brown. But the one thing that stood out the most?

His smile.

It was exactly like Fiona’s.

The photo Oscar Harris, his lawyer, had left him sat on the table nearby.

It unnerved him.

It didn’t bring him pride or comfort–it brought guilt.

[23 Years Ago]

Fiona had been just a girl–one who had fallen victim to human trafficking.

Theodore had met her during a mission–one of the first he had taken after being forced to work for Peter Palmer.

Back then, he hadn’t severed ties with the Levett family yet, but Peter was already making moves to invest in the

Middle East.

A business meeting had turned into a night of drinking at an exclusive club–one filled with alcohol and women.

Theodore had never been a fan of these kinds of environments, but that night, he stayed.

Like most men in his world, he had been with his fair share of women. He had spent nights in the company of women from bars, but he had never paid for one.

That was something he didn’t believe in.

But that night, she caught his attention.

She was younger than the rest.

The heavy makeup made her look older, but the way her eyes darted around, the delicate features of her face–he was sure she couldn’t have been more than twenty.

She sat in the corner, waiting for someone to choose her.

But despite her exotic beauty, she didn’t compare to the other women around her–women who flaunted their bodies with confidence, who had long perfected the art of seduction.

The men weren’t interested in her.

the handlers

whispered made her eyes widen in fear, and she immediately stood, moving through the crowd in search of company.

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the men had

the room, spotting two groups–one of young wealthy men and

have chosen the younger

But she didn’t.

walked toward the older

that not

brown eyes framed by thick

cascading down her back.

Delicate, harmonious features.

group of men rejected her.

face immediately filled

didn’t go unnoticed by Theodore.

he even knew what he was doing, he had

“She’s with me.”

relief was instant.

exactly what these companionships were

to deliver.

she would have to pay for it—either in money

of horrors, but tonight, the mere thought of losing a

left the

aware that the men in charge of these girls were watching them from

they arrived at his suite, Fiona immediately tried to do what was

Theodore stopped her.

asked,

can call me whatever you want,”

“Your real name.”

sighed, clearly frustrated.

my job harder than it already is. Just do what you need to do, and let’s

exactly why

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She hesitated.

name is Fiona. Fiona Sawyer. Does that make you

are you in this life, Fiona?”

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isn’t necessary. You can do whatever you want to me–just don’t

watched you for five minutes at that club. And in those five minutes, I saw a girl who’s far too young for this. You’re wearing makeup to look

threaten you. Am I wrong?”

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