Zaden's Golden Hour

This is my first story. Very excited very nervous:)

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Zaden leaned in again, his voice just for me. "For the record, doll, I don't need a room. Just your phone number."

My stomach flipped. Damn him.

And finally, he was asking for my number.

I forced myself to stay composed, tilting my head as I reached for his phone. "Of course," I said sweetly, punching in a number before handing it back.

Zaden glanced down, his brows pulling together. Then his deep voice rumbled, laced with amusement. "Iliana." His gaze lifted to mine, sharp yet undeniably soft. "You gave me the women's helpline for London."

I pressed a hand to my chest, feigning innocence. "Did I?"

He exhaled a quiet laugh, shaking his head. "You are trouble." His voice dropped just a little lower, his eyes locking onto mine. "Now, be good and give me the right one."

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Iliana Lopez: Iliana Lopez is a ball of sunshine wrapped in designer heels and razor-sharp wit. A self-made powerhouse, she built her empire with nothing but ambition, talent, and a refusal to take no for an answer. Rich, beautiful, and always the smartest person in the room, she has it all on paper.

But beneath the effortless charm and biting sarcasm lies a past she'd rather forget.

Zaden King: He built his empire with fire, knives, and an iron will. A world-renowned chef with restaurants across the globe, he's as brilliant in the kitchen as he is impossible to deal with outside of it. The epitome of a brooding, grumpy man but he wasn't always this way. Once a cheerful, playful child and a proud mama's boy, his world shattered the day he lost his mother.

The tragedy marked a turning point in his life, steering him down a darker path filled with alcohol, wild parties, and girls. But even amidst the chaos, Zaden found his footing.

When they both meet, in each other they just might find their golden hour.