Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 569

The train pulled into Aethelgard Station by late afternoon. The sprawling capital buzzed with kinetic energy.

Standing near the VIP arrivals, Felix Grant and Owen Lance scanned the sea of passengers. They immediately spotted her. Mira wore a simple cream sundress, her dark hair pulled back into a sleek ponytail. Devoid of heavy makeup or flashy accessories, she possessed an effortless, magnetic elegance that demanded attention.

Beside them, Dominic West was completely mesmerized.

"Mira! Over here!" Owen called out, his voice cutting through the station's noise.

Mira turned toward the sound. "Owen. Felix."

The two tall, impeccably dressed men waved her over. Even in the chaotic crush of the terminal, they radiated authority. Behind them stood a perimeter of broad-shouldered men in tailored suits—their security detail.

Elara nudged Mira excitedly. "Your business partners look like movie stars."

Harvey, however, was staring at the third man in their group, his jaw practically hitting the floor.

"Dominic West?" Harvey choked out. "Mira, you're friends with Dominic West?"

Mira glanced at him, mildly amused by his reaction. "Yes. Why? Do you know him? You know what he does for a living?"

"Do I know him?" Harvey let out a breathless laugh. "Everyone in my father's tax bracket knows who he is, but he definitely doesn't know me. How do you not know what he does?"

He leaned in close, lowering his voice. "He's the Federal Commissioner!"

Mira's eyes widened a fraction. For two lifetimes, she had crossed paths with Dominic, treating him as a highly skilled insider. It was the first time she fully grasped the sheer weight of his title. No wonder Owen always said Dominic was too busy to handle street-level squabbles. Having the Federal Commissioner in her corner was an unparalleled strategic advantage.

Dominic stepped forward quickly, reaching out to take Mira's heavy travel bag. But Owen was faster. He smoothly intercepted the bag, slinging it over his own shoulder, and used his free hand to gently guide Mira through the crowd.

Dominic's hand hovered awkwardly in the air for a second before he let it drop. He looked up to find Mira watching him with an amused spark in her eyes.

"What?" Dominic asked, tilting his head with a roguish grin. "Forget what I look like?"

Mira laughed. "Not a chance. Let's get out of here."

As they headed toward the waiting motorcade, Mira looked back at her friends. "Where are you all heading first?"

Harvey adjusted his jacket, flashing a brilliant smile. "I'm sticking with you."