With her clutch tucked under her arm and her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor, she made her way out of the mansion and into her waiting car. The ride to her office was smooth, her city passing by in a blur of glass buildings and busy streets. As the car pulled up to her private business suite—a sleek, minimalist building wrapped in black steel and tinted glass—Lexi took a breath. There was a deal to finalize. A major one. And it was hers. Inside, the atmosphere was already electric. Her team buzzed around the conference room, setting up presentations, laying out contracts, and ensuring refreshments were in place. Lexi stepped into the room with commanding ease, her energy instantly shifting into business mode. “Ms. Thorn,” her assistant said, handing her a slim folder. “A

