His heart longed for something more dynamic, something that
matched his pace. And Isla… She was the missing piece in that
puzzle. He had to get her to see that. As much as she loved
Thornfeild, it was clear to him now that there were other things that
would call to her, things beyond the quiet walls of the manor. He
could see it in the way her eyes shone when she talked about what
was coming. It wasn’t just about the party–it was the life, the
adventure, the excitement. She wanted more, just like he did.
He sighed, realizing that he was getting ahead of himself. He was thinking of New York, of the city life he envisioned for them together. But first, he had to get her there, make her experience the world he wanted to share with her. The party tonight was the perfect step. It was the beginning of something much larger, something he could feel
deep in his chest.
But it wouldn’t be easy. The timing was tricky. It was smack in the middle of January, after the rush of Christmas and New Year’s parties had passed. Invitations to any of the best events were few and far
between. He’d have to do something about that. His secretary would have to get to work arranging the event, or he could do it himself–he didn’t mind. It wasn’t just any party–it would be one designed with
her in mind. A party that would take her breath away, a night where
she would feel like she belonged.
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He smiled again, thinking of how she would look, how the dress
would fit her perfectly. And the best part? She would love it. He would
make sure of that. Everything about tonight had to be perfect. It was
just the beginning. Soon enough, he would find a way to make New
York feel like home for them both.
As Graham stepped into the bustling energy of New York, a different
kind of smile tugged at the corner of his lips. New York. The chaos,
the noise, the pulse of life everywhere–it was like a shot of
adrenaline to his veins. This was his element, and he thrived in it.
They headed straight to his office, perched atop a skyscraper, offering
a panoramic view of the city. Isla was ushered inside with grace and
given refreshments in his sleek, modern office while he went to find
his secretary, Nella. He had a plan, and it needed to come to life
within hours.
The moment he found her, Nella’s expression was a mixture of
professionalism and concern. “Nella, Iwant a party. Tonight,” Graham
announced, his voice calm but laced with authority.
Nella’s face froze, her eyes widening with shock. A party tonight? She
must’ve thought he was joking. But as Graham stood there,
unyielding, she realized there was no humor in his words. Her
expression morphed from shock to disbelief as Graham slowly started
listing the specifics–an exclusive event, a glittering array of celebrities, hundreds of guests, and an ambiance that would blow
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everyone away. It was clear that this was no ordinary gathering.
She blinked, her jaw slightly slack, looking as if she had just been
handed an impossible task. “Please tell me you’re joking, sir. A party
of that scale… it takes months to plan–celebrities, over a thousand
guests! You can’t just throw this together in a day.”
Graham’s grimace deepened. He wasn’t one for taking no for an
answer, especially not when it came to things that mattered to him.
“Keep your voice down,” he said with a slight frown, his gaze sharp.
“And no, I’m not joking. The party’s happening tonight. I don’t have
months.”
Nella’s eyes darted around, as if searching for any kind of escape from
the impossible task Graham had just set before her. “But how…?” Her
voice trailed off as the enormity of the request settled in.
Graham let out a soft sigh and gave her a look that said it all. “I don’t
care how you do it, Nella. Hire more people, throw more money into
it, whatever it takes. I need a mega event, a full–on spectacle. Get
every man with any kind of standing in this city to be there. My soon-
to–be wife wants to be at the best party in town, and I’ll be damned if
she doesn’t get it. Got that?”
Nella opened her mouth to protest, but the weight of his words hung
in the air, leaving no room for argument. She knew him well enough
to understand that there was no backing out. He was determined, and
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his focus had a way of driving everything and everyone around him to
bend to his will.
“Yes, sir,” she said, her voice finally steady, though her wide eyes
betrayed the whirlwind of thoughts swirling in her head. “I’ll get it
done.”
Graham nodded, satisfied. He knew she’d handle it. He didn’t care
about the logistics or how impossible it seemed. All he cared about
was seeing Isla’s face light up at the spectacle of it all.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
