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For the next hour, they talked about work, occasionally chatting, and sharing a quiet smile.

Time seemed to stretch, the air in the spacious hall warmer, more intimate. A harmonious atmosphere filled the room, their voices rising and falling as they exchanged ideas and listened intently to each other’s opinions.

Alexander was often caught off guard by Diana’s fresh perspectives. The more he understood her, the more energized he became. It was like every new thought she shared turned the world around him into a glittering prize.

They were lost in their conversation, hours slipping by

unnoticed. Two hours later, everything had been discussed and settled.

Diana’s back ached horribly. The intensity of the work had taken a toll on her–she was exhausted.

She knew it–office life just wasn’t for her. She was meant to lie down, not sit at a desk all day.

She couldn’t stand it for much longer. Two hours was already too much.

That bastard Steven–she hadn’t agreed to his partnership, but somehow he’d found a way to rope her in any way.

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“Alexander, it’s getting late. Let’s call it a night. My back is killing me. I just can’t sit at a desk all day,” she said, standing up, her voice tinged with frustration. She twisted her waist, trying to ease the pain, and shifted her feet, which were sore too.

Alexander’s eyes softened with a gentle smile. He knew she’d been sitting too long. “Alright. I’ve got a little surprise for you- gifts and some late–night snacks. I’ll have the butler bring them to the car.”

Diana smiled, feeling a rush of warmth. Looking at him, with his soft expression and warm eyes, she couldn’t help but think, “This is the future mogul. So kind, so tender.” It wasn’t what she expected at all.

“Thanks, Alexander. You didn’t have to, but I appreciate it. I’ve got something for you too–some cookies I baked myself. You can snack on them while you work. They’re really good.”

Alexander’s eyes lit up with tenderness as he smiled, nodding. “Diana, you’re an amazing baker. Late nights at the office just got a whole lot better.”

He stood, his tone warm and reassuring. “Let me walk you out.”

Diana didn’t bother with politeness. She settled into the wheelchair beside her, the injury still fresh–three months of recovery ahead. She knew that if she stayed in the chair, it would help speed up her healing.

Alexander’s eyes flickered to her bandaged foot, his thoughts

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openly together. Unable to hold back, he finally asked. “Diana…

it before. She smiled softly. her tone light, “It’s

he looked at her. His eyes lingered on her her hair, straight and glossy, cascading like silk, the delicate scent of it lingering in the air. He inhaled deeply, a quiet satisfaction spreading

been carrying for so long, holding back his feelings for her, had lifted. He didn’t have to fight

kept his distance, worried about the rumors it might

flaunting their relationship, he didn’t have to hide. He could see her

hit them as Alexander wrapped a scarf around her neck, making sure she was warm before

at the curb, the butler

the door and gave them a small, knowing smile as she watched Alexander’s

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Steven’s. There was something about him, though, something warmer, gentler, that balanced out the sharpness

Diana tried to stand on her own, determined to get in by

she stood up, Alexander scooped her off the ground effortlessly, lifting her into his

Diana gasped in

action

slippery. I don’t want you to

leg will heal in three months,

made sense, and her tense body instantly relaxed a little. Alexander was the matchmaker set up by Leopold, and

lowered her into the backseat of the

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a long time with Steven. but their physical closeness was minimal. Being this close to a man, especially one as attractive as Alexander, still made her

with a playful grin. “Thanks, Alexander! You can go home and rest now. You’ve worked hard

shook his head, smiling softly as he gazed at her mischievous expression. If it weren’t for everything with Steven

him he’d known Diana when she was younger–she’d been exceptional. Mischievous, sharp, a

many people had caught Leopold’s eye, but Diana was one of the rare

“Alright. Just message

it,” Diana replied with a

closed the door, lingering for a moment before. stepping

quick goodbye with Luna,

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as Diana’s car disappeared into the distance. A

Steven sat in his car, watching. The sight of Alexander’s gentle expression, paired with the thought that Diana had been inside that car for

Diana. He glared at