The question hung in the air, thick with tension, and Damian's heart pounded so fast it felt as if it would jump out of his chest. He’d initially planned to wait, to settle the chaos at his company before taking this step, but he realized he couldn’t wait any longer.
The recent events had only solidified his decision. After the inferno at the company, he had also received another devastating news from one of his other companies. Yet, despite the chaos, Melissa's presence had been a constant source of comfort. Her warmth had numbed the pain of his loss, and in that moment, he knew what truly mattered.
It wasn't his business or his empire that held the greatest value. It was her. She was the axis on which his entire world turned.
His eyes bore into Melissa's, still waiting for an answer.
