chapter 3: Arrangements
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Sienna had faced ruthless politicians and corrupt tycoons before ,but nothing compared into walking Damien Voss penthouse .The elevator opened to Glass wall's , city light stretching endless below -power and money woven into every inch of the space.
She clutched her bag tightly ,her pulse steady but fast."you really think dragging me here will make this ridiculous plan believable "?
Damien loosened is tie and poured himself a drink ."the press already believe it"you are trending " The devil billionaire and the fearless journalist ",cute , isn't it.
" I'm not leaving with you "
He turned,eyes glittering in the dim light "you don't have a choice .The man who attack that gala aren't armature . someone wanted you dead ,sienna .if am protecting you I need you where I can see you."
His voice was steady,but beneath it she heard something real - concern maybe fear "it caught her off guard " "protecting me" ?you mean controlling.
me . "sometimes thee are the same ".
The silent between them thickened .Her heart beat betrayed her- to far ,to away of how close he was .He moved past her,his cologne brushing her sense like a dangerous memory.
"I'll have the guest room prepared ",he said finally .Stay out of my office"and don't touch anything that looks exp
A low chuckle escaped his mouth then try not to breathe to hard ".
Later that night sienna , stood by the window in her borrowed robe ,city light reflecting in her eyes .She couldn't shake this image of him calm ,readable ,a man with more secret than smiles.
Why had he really saved her ? why had he put his reputation at stake to play this strange game.
Behind the locked door of his studies, Damian watched her from the silhouette from the reflection in his glass .His jaw tightened .He told himself this was business -control the press ,manage the business and protect the empire . But deep down he knew the truth saving her an instinct not strategy.And that terrified him more than any scandal could .
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