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Even when uttering such suggestive words, Mira's face showed no trace of embarrassment. To her, it was as if she were discussing a business deal.

Julian's eyes flickered as he exhaled a puff of white smoke. "This project is worth over five billion dollars. The extra thirty percent amounts to at least hundreds of millions. Mira, you sure are generous-offering that much for just one night." His tone carried a faint trace of mockery. Mockery? How could such an expression ever appear on his face? The closer Mira got to him, the more she found herself captivated by his face. No, it wasn't just his face that drew her in-it was his untamed, rebellious nature.

At only twenty-seven, he had already built a vast business empire. This man was low-profile and discreet, never exposing himself unnecessarily. The more she looked at him, the more she believed he was perfect-the ideal candidate to be her husband.

She used to think all men in the world were either scum or fools. The idea of a prince charming, she believed, only existed in the fantasies of naïve fairy tales.

Mira was more aware than anyone what it meant to be realistic. She had many lovers, sregular and others not, and she didn't even mind using herself to close a business deal when necessary.

As long as both parties got what they wanted and were satisfied, what did it matter? She never felt that women were lesser than men or that sleeping with someone was a loss for women.

In fact, she believed that women were the lucky ones in relationships. Men had to please women, while women only needed to lie back and enjoy.

She had reached her position today by relying on her unique methods. In this world full of diverse people, Julian never judged how others handled their business.

On the surface, Mira was using billions in profits to entice Julian. On the surface, it seemed like Julian would gain from this deal. But if he truly accepted, it would serve as the catalyst for his breakup with Aurora.

This would allow Mira to get closer to him, capture him, and completely make him hers.

When Julian looked at Mira's face, it was full of ambition-not only ambition for him but also ambition for his business empire.

Without a hint of mercy, he pushed Mira away. Picking up his cigarette, he crushed it into the ashtray.

"Mira, I'm a woman," she said. "And you're the first man to ever attract me. Since you don't seem to care for that girl earlier, why don't I accompany you personally? Is that acceptable?" Mira reached out, trying to touch him.

Julian stepped forward instead, picking up the handbag she had left on the table. When Mira saw him grab the bag, her heart sank.

Inside the black handbag was a tiny camera pointed directly at where he had just been sitting. Opening it, he found a miniature recording device.

"Well, Mira, I didn't know you had such a hobby," he said, holding the camera between his long fingers.

Mira's expression quickly returned to calm. "It's just that I wanted to commemorate our first ttogether. After you leave, I'll have something to look at to satisfy my cravings." Only she could say something like this. Julian let out a cold chuckle and tossed the camera onto the ground, crushing it beneath his foot.

"Mira," he said, his tone icy, "I told you-we only have a professional relationship. We're not even friends. Why can't you understand that? Why must you testagain and again? Do you think these games are fun?" "Julian, this isn't a game. I'm truly interested in you," Mira replied.

"Interested? Sure, I can see how hard you've worked to breakand Aurora apart. These past few days, you've been constantly probing about our relationship. I let that slide.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience—all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "But tonight, you crossed the line. While I was in the restroom, you answered my phone. Thankfully, Aurora trusts me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to clear my name.

"And then, tonight, you deliberately brought a girl who resembled her to tempt me. If I'm not mistaken, that girl's bag probably had one of these cameras too, didn't it? "When I sent her away, you knew your seduction wasn't working, so you resorted to offering profits-trying to recordbetraying Aurora and sending it to her to break us up.

"If my feelings for her weren't strong, I might have been lost in the girl who resembled her. Or I might have been swayed by your so-called billions.

"I'm guessing that once Aurora and I were separated, you'd use those videos to blackmailinto being with you.

"Mira, you're a strong woman. You want to control everything, including me. I'll admit you're brilliant in business, but using your business tactics onis downright foolish!" Julian was furious. He had never spoken so much to her about anything unrelated to work, but today, he did. Mira's face turned ashen. She had never anticipated that Julian would see through her plans so thoroughly.

In front of this man, her carefully crafted schemes felt like nothing more than a child's play. But she was a seasoned businesswoman. She quickly regained her composure.

"Julian, since you already know, I might as well be honest. I like you, and I admire your abilities.

"The fact that you're attracted to someone like Aurora proves you don't like weak women at heart. I didn't reach my current position by being weak.

"You don't need someone to protect; you need someone to stand by your side. I'm the one who's truly your match.

"Together, we could dominate the entire industry. Isn't that what you жури want? So many mexare lining up to mary me, But none of them caught my eye. Only you have madefeel this way.

"I don't care about your past with Aurora. As long as you cut ties with her, I'll bring a billion-dollar dowry into our marriage, along with company shares-" Her words began to shift in tone. With each sentence, the veins on Julian's forehead throbbed more visibly. Finally, he couldn't take it anymore and interrupted her. "Have you said enough? I think you must be either deaf or stupid.

"I've told you countless times-l only love one person. It doesn't matter if she's a strong woman or a regular girl. She is who she is. She doesn't need to change for me. "I love her not because of what she is but because she's herself. Mira, love isn't something you can build with profits or deals.

"You're an admirable woman, but don't maketurn that admiration into disgust. I don't want anything to ruin our professional relationship." This was the first tMira had been rejected so thoroughly. She had offered such generous conditions, yet the man before her wasn't moved in the slightest.

"Love? You're a businessman. You should understand that love is the most elusive thing in the world.

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