~HUNTER'S POV~
The familiar scent of polished marble and expensive cologne filled my nostrils as I walked through The Aurelia's main lobby. My hotel. My empire.
The place where I'd built my reputation as a ruthless businessman who demanded perfection from everyone around me.
But today felt different. Today, I couldn't stop thinking about cotton candy and roller coasters and the way Celine had looked at me when I told her I loved her.
"Good morning, Mr. Reid," the front desk manager called out as I passed, her voice crisp and professional.
I nodded in response, my attention already moving to the reports in my hand. Occupancy rates, customer satisfaction scores, and staff performance reviews.
The numbers that usually consumed my thoughts felt strangely unimportant this morning.
Behi
