But I don't need to squint. I see her clearly—Iris Callista Larsen. The woman who has been haunting his thoughts, the one who seems to hold the key to his heart.
My gut tightens as I realize this could be the moment he's been waiting for, the moment he needs to confront his feelings.
I can sense the tension in the air. "Is that...?" Collin begins, but I nod, cutting him off. "Yes. It's Iris."
There's a mix of confusion and concern in their eyes, but deep down, I know this is fate. The universe has a way of bringing people together, and despite everything that's happened, Chase and Iris are meant to be.
Iris stands there, looking both surprised and hesitant as Chase approaches. I can see the vulnerability in both of them—Chase, with his heart laid bare, and Iris, as if caught between two worlds.
The sun sets behind them, casting a golden light that makes the moment feel almost surreal.
"Chase," I murmur, my heart racing. I want to call out to him, to urge him to take this chance, but I also know he needs to do this on his own.
Lance and Collin exchange glances, uncertainty in their expressions. "Do you think he's ready for this?" Lance asks quietly.
"I hope so," I reply, my eyes fixed on the two of them. "He needs to be. He's been carrying this weight for too long."
As I watch them, I can see the distance between them closing, just as I can feel the air around us shift. The energy is palpable, charged with unspoken words and emotions.
"Come on, Chase," I whisper under my breath, willing him to find the courage to break through the barriers he's built around himself. This is his chance. He just needs to embrace it.
With each passing moment, I can feel hope blooming within me. Maybe this encounter, this moment by the ocean, will finally break the chains that have held Chase back. Maybe Iris is the light he needs to guide him out of the darkness.
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The Russian Billionaire's Secret Heir
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