pered, "Mommy will be back soon, baby. Sleep tight." She grabbed her bag and headed out the door, feeling

smiles and congratulations. Alessia beamed with pride, feeling a sense of ac

sitor - Alex, her old friend from her previous company. Alessia's heart sk

rapevine... or rather, your friends, Sofia and Giada ," Alex said

rced a smile, playing it cool, but her instincts screamed warning. Little did she know, Alex had uncovered more th

Alex, congratulations are appreciated, but what brings you he

f. "Well, I do have a proposal for you, Alessia. A busi

ur work, and I must say, I'm impressed. Azure Enterprises has tremendous po

the folder, scanning the documents. The proposal seemed legitimate, but she knew Al

lex?" she asked, her

ust a mutually beneficial business deal. But I must admit,

ghtened. How much did Alex know

ven years since she last saw Alex, and yet, the familiarity and camaraderie still lingered. She had confided in h

and laughter. Alessia found herself relaxing in Alex's presence,

"Alessia, I want you to know that I'm honored you trust me with your secret. I

se of gratitude. "Thank you,

surface, Alessandria's mind raced with questions. What did Alex really want from her? Wa

ex handed her a small gift box. "A little something

a subtle azure stone, matching the color of her company's logo.