The headlines dropped like bombs.
“Billionaire Damian Blackwood Reunites With Ex—Mystery Woman Tied to Secret Scandal!”
“New Flame or Mother of His Hidden Child?”
“The Woman Who Vanished From the Blackwood Empire Returns—with Power.”
Elira stared at the tabloid photos splayed across her screen. Her and Damian—on the penthouse balcony. Her hand in his. His face turned toward her like she was the sun he’d lost and finally found.
Damian slammed his fist on the table. “We were careful. That building’s supposed to be secured.”
“They’ve been watching you long before I returned,” Elira said, voice calm. “Now I’m just more interesting than your usual scandals.”
He ran a hand through his hair, muttering curses.
Elira closed the screen. “It’s already out. The only question now is how we cont
