"Miss Carson will be in for a surprise when I show up for lunch with my girlfriend," Killian rumbled, his eyes locked onto Raya's with absolute devotion.
The table erupted into shared laughter, the lingering tension from Miss Carson’s bitter exit completely evaporating into the warm café air. Chloe was practically glowing from her own quick wit, and Marcus just shook his head, thoroughly amused by the whole ordeal.
But amidst the laughing and joking, Raya’s eyes remained locked on Killian.
Her laughter softened into a quiet, beautiful smile, her eyes holding a deep, profound gratitude for the man sitting next to her. In a world full of corporate sharks and entitled socialites who saw him only as a prize or a paycheck, he never hesitated to put her first. He claimed her proudly, protecte
