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Sharon nodded. “Mhm. There’s an important contract to be signed tonight.”

Thomas’s expression was cool. “Is that so? I thought that now that you have Enzo, you wouldn’t need me anymore.”

The remark caught her off guard–it sounded almost… strange.

“Nonsense!” she replied. “You and Enzo are completely different.”

His dark eyes lingered on her face. “Different? We both work for you. How are we not the same?”

Sharon froze. She hadn’t actually considered that before, and for a moment, she couldn’t think of how to answer.

Just then, a soft knock broke the silence.

Enzo’s voice came from outside. “Ms. McKinzie, I have an urgent document that requires your review.”

Sharon called back, “Wait for me in my office. I’ll be there shortly.”

“Got it.” His footsteps faded down the corridor.

Once he was gone, Sharon turned back to Thomas. “Thomas, don’t overthink it. You saved my life. You’re the person I trust most. No matter what happens, Enzo will never be more important than you.”

so much as flicker. “Julliard also saved your

frowned. Something about Thomas

urgent document awaited her attention,

both you and Julliard have helped me a great deal,” she said gently. “You’re both equally important friends to me. I really have to go now, but I’ll call

turned and

watched her go, his gaze

dwindled to almost nothing. And when they did speak,

times than

crept back into his chest–a sharp, simmering resentment he hadn’t felt in a long

Sharon arrived punctually at the upscale

in the back seat,

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drove in silence, his expression unreadable, his quietness heavier

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first time signing a major business contract, and she treated it with utmost seriousness. They

our current situation, this deal could bring us back to life. If we secure it, the company could stay afloat for the

of it

the private lounge, the representatives