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A HEART TORN BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE
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Stella took another slow sip of her wine, her fingers tracing the rim of the glass as she looked at Marvin with a mix of curiosity and admiration.

"Back in Westwood, people can't stop talking about Project Helios," she said.

"They say your solar-based industry has the potential to generate tens of billions in just a few years despite the fact that it your company was established not too long ago."

Marvin smirked, shaking his head slightly. "Please, do not hype me."

Stella tilted her head, her lips curling into a small smile. "I'm not hyping you, Marvin. That’s what people are saying."

Marvin's smirk faded slightly as he gazed at her, his eyes were steady and unreadable.

Then, after a moment of silence, he leaned forward just a little.

"What about you, Stella?" he asked, his voice was lower now. "What do you think about me? And my company? From everything you've seen and heard?"

He had never felt so eager to hear her opinion before.

Stella’s breath hitched.

His voice. His presence. H
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