Dan, the billionaire CEO known for his aloof charm, gripped the leather steering wheel with an intensity that momentarily broke through his usual nonchalance.

"I’ve been noticing," he began, his voice laced with a rare edge,

"Has someone else caught your eye, kitten?"

His question hung in the air, charged with an unspoken demand for exclusivity. Before you could offer any reply, he reached into his pocket, producing a sleek black American Express card

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