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thof hesitation, Pinnian sent a quick text to Kaia. It was just a few words: “An emergency Lake We care of yourself tonight”
A ac a reply nor did he wait for one. The ocean wind whipped through his hair and made Make snap sharply
Het kan * Staff Manager rushed over. “Mr. Sanders, welcome aboard! Mr. Croft is waiting in the Birdfoor Banouer Hall Allow me to show you the way.”
Thank you, Pinnian replied, then immediately asked, “Could you check if Noelle Lawrence is on
The manager smiled warmly. “Yes, she is. Ms. Lawrence is one of Mr. Croft’s VIP guests. Please, foton me
Hearing this, a massive wave of relief washed over Finnian. Since she was safe, there was nothing
afe to panic about
Outside the window, the glittering lights of the metropolis slowly shrank into a blurry, brilliant halo in Me Glance
Flanked by his driver and bodyguards, Finnian followed the manager to the entrance of the third-floor Banquet hall
The room was pure extravagance-expensive perfume mingling with the clinking of crystal glasses and booming laughter.
Finnian’s towering, imposing figure stood at the entrance as his gaze swept through the massive
in the center of the dance floor, Noelle was dancing with a young man. She was wearing a stunning, m-fitting sapphire blue gown with a slit climbing up her thigh. With every elegant step, her pale, gorgeous legs flashed alluringly under the lights.
Finnwar’s eyes narrowed with a sharp intensity. She was safe. But who the hell was the man she was dancing with?
Still, knowing she hadn’t hidden away to hurt herself or do something desperate was enough to let hern exhale
the moment he stepped inside, a waiter handed him a glass of champagne. Landon Croft spotted the uninvited billionaire immediately. Thrilled by the surprise, Landon rushed over to greet him. ‘Mr. Sanders! It’s an absolute honor to have you here tonight.”
Fintaan looked at the young heir of the Croft Group, a rising star in the business world. Finnian had deep ties with Landon’s father, but he was more than willing to give the son face tonight.
Youre too kind. It’s a privilege to be invited,” Finnian replied flawlessly, clinking his glass against Landon’s
As #indian drank, Landon noticed his gaze was locked dead on the dance floor. Following his line of sight, Landon se Noelle in her dazzling blue dress. As she spun, the fabric flared around her like a Blooming intoxicating flower
She hadn’t pinned her hair up. Instead, it tumbled down her back in loose, elegant waves, radiating an undeniably seductive and feminine energy.
And the man loosely gripping her waist and holding her shoulder was none other than Martin Rhodes They moved in perfect sync, the picture of intimacy.
It’s rare to see Ms. Lawrence looking so vibrant and bold,” Landon complimented with a smile.
nodded smoothly. “She’s usually very reserved and introverted. It’s good to see her letting 166se tonight
ndon stood beside him, casually chatting, but subtly studying Finnian’s expression. He noticed that
way Finnian looked at Noelle was undeniably different-it was heavy with a deep, possessive indulgence.
As Noelle spun, Martin’s hand on her waist suddenly tightened. Feeling how impossibly tiny and delicate she was, Martin felt a chaotic rush of desire hit his chest like a brush of a feather, leaving him utterly spellbound.
Turning her head mid-spin, Noelle locked eyes with the breathtaking, aristocratic figure standing in the crowd.
Her heart instantly hammered against her ribs, her breath catching in her throat.
Honestly, ever since she boarded the yacht, she had felt completely ungrounded, waiting in agonizing
suspense.
Seeing him standing there, right in the middle of the room, Noelle felt an overwhelming, honey-sweet rush of victory explode in her chest.
He really came.
She had turned off her phone and vanished, and he had instantly hunted her down.
Lowering her head, she couldn’t stop the triumphant smile from curling on her lips.
Distracted, she missed a step, nearly crushing Martin’s foot. Panicked, Martin quickly pulled her to the edge of the dance floor and stopped. “Noelle, is everything okay?”
Noelle shook her head. “I’m fine.”
“Want to keep dancing?” Martin asked, his eyes practically begging.
“No, I’m a little thirsty,” she murmured, casually tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. The simple, effortless movement absolutely mesmerized Martin, leaving him dazed.
He stared blankly at the stunning woman before snapping out of it with a smile. “What would you like? I’ll go get it.”
Before Noelle could answer, a glass of iced lemon water was thrust directly into her hand. “Had enough fun?”
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Without even turning her head, Noelle took the glass, took a delicate sip, and then finally turned around, wearing a perfectly rehearsed pout. “What are you doing here?”
Martin finally realized Finnian was standing right there. Stunned, he scrambled to greet him. “Mr. Sanders, you’re here too.”
“Yes. Mr. Croft invited me,” Finnian replied smoothly.
Sipping her water, Noelle hid a smirk behind the glass. Was he really here because of an invitation?
Finnian turned his piercing gaze on her. “Come outside with me.”
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.

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