The days following her confrontation with Harrison were a blur for Amelia. She tried to focus on her work to drown herself in the routines of Blake Industries, but her mind kept drifting back to the encounter in his office. The look in his eyes, the way his voice had softened as he promised to protect her—it all felt so genuine, so real. And yet, the evidence was undeniable. There was a darkness surrounding Harrison, a secret that lay beneath his charming facade. She just had to find out what it was.
Harrison seemed to sense her inner turmoil, and rather than backing off, he intensified his attention. He began stopping by her office more frequently, bringing her coffee, inviting her to lunch. His presence was magnetic, his charm almost hypnotic. Amelia found herself drawn to him despite h
