Aliyah was stunned the first time she met the CEO of Veracruz Empires, Seven. He was tall, charismatic, and bore an uncanny resemblance to Marion. The only differences were the icy blue shade of his eyes and the series of intricate tattoos snaking down his arms. For a moment, she thought her mind was playing tricks on her. The resemblance was too close to be coincidental.

Seven extended his hand with a confident smile. “Pleasure to finally meet you, Mrs. Brews.”

Aliyah returned the ...