At exactly ten o'clock.
Sebastian strode through the towering glass doors of the headquarters.
Helena's assistant intercepted him smoothly in the grand lobby. "Mr. Hayes, our CEO is ready for you in the boardroom."
Sebastian offered a curt nod of acknowledgment.
His executive entourage followed closely as they entered the private elevator.
Stepping into the expansive, sunlit conference room, he locked eyes with IGM's elite brass.
The very second the oak doors swung open, Helena's cold, calculating stare landed squarely on him.
Connecting with those chilling eyes, a jolt of genuine surprise fractured his predatory composure.
He had been in Coralia for less than forty-eight hours, yet this was his third encounter with her.
The first time in an underground garage, the second time in a pediatric ward.
She was violently branded into his mind—partially due to her name, but mostly because of those hauntingly familiar eyes.
Yet, in his wildest nightmares, he never imagined this mystery woman was the supreme ruler of IGM Technologies.
He stood frozen for a microscopic second.
"Mr. Hayes, a pleasure," Helena initiated the strike, extending a perfectly manicured hand across the mahogany table.
Sebastian didn't break eye contact, studying her with terrifying intensity.
He stepped forward, engulfing her hand in his. "Ms. Wallace. The pleasure is mine."
A polite, utterly meaningless smile graced her lips as she withdrew her hand.
Projecting an aura of absolute corporate supremacy, she gracefully lowered herself into the power seat at the head of the table.
Sebastian claimed the chair immediately to her right.
For the next hour, she didn't direct a single personal word toward him.
The summit officially commenced.
High-definition schematics flashed across the projection screen as the lead engineers passionately detailed the integration protocols.
Helena maintained flawless focus, her gaze anchored strictly on the data feeds.
Her hands rested elegantly in her lap, giving the impression of deep analytical thought.
But beneath her calm exterior, she could feel the scorching weight of his stare tracking her every breath.
She refused to twitch.
This was the first time in his legendary career that Sebastian had completely zoned out during a multi-million-dollar negotiation.


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