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Chapter 1 - The Impossible Choice

The Manhattan luxury penthouse was a breathtaking fortress of absolute, untouchable wealth. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows offered a spectacular, glittering view of the nighttime city skyline. A grand piano sat in the corner of the polished marble floor, reflecting the warm, ambient lighting of the magnificent crystal chandeliers above.

Tonight, the penthouse was filled with the city’s most elite, wealthy women. They stood in a perfect, desperate line, wearing incredibly expensive, elegant evening gowns that sparkled in the light.

They were all waiting to be chosen.

Lucas, a terrifyingly powerful billionaire in his early forties, stood in front of them. Wearing a flawlessly tailored dark suit and a crisp white shirt, the sharp collar barely concealed the edge of a dark, intricate mafia-style tattoo creeping up his neck. He was a man of lethal, quiet authority. Beside him stood his five-year-old son, Matteo, wearing a pristine navy vest and a white button-down shirt.

Standing quietly in the far background was Hannah. She was Matteo’s twenty-four-year-old nanny, a beautiful brunette wearing a modest, simple green dress with a white collar. She kept her eyes lowered, knowing she didn't belong in this world of extreme wealth.

Lucas looked down at his son. "Matteo, choose the person you want here," Lucas commanded gently.

The line of wealthy women instantly straightened. They smiled expectantly, practically vibrating with toxic greed, desperate to become the wife of the most powerful man in the city.

"Come here, sweetie," one of the women cooed sweetly, kneeling down in her designer gown and holding out her manicured hands.

Matteo completely ignored her. He walked right past the line of desperate, wealthy socialites without even a second glance.

He marched straight across the marble floor toward the background. He ran directly to Hannah, tightly wrapping his small arms around her neck in a fierce, unbreakable hug.

"Her," Matteo stated firmly.

Hannah froze completely, her heart stopping in her chest. Tears of pure, unadulterated shock immediately welled in her bright eyes.

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"Me?" Hannah whispered, her voice trembling violently.

👉 Lucas slowly walked across the room and knelt beside them, completely unaware of the furious, toxic jealousy about to explode behind him.

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