Chapter 56

Camille’s POV

The afternoon sun warmed my office, casting golden light across the polished mahogany of my desk. I twirled the small blue velvet box between my fingers, savoring the moment before opening it. Alexander’s security chief had delivered it personally twenty minutes ago, his professional demeanor never slipping as he handed over both the box and a sealed envelope.

“Mr. Pierce sends his regards, Ms. Kane,” was all he’d said before departing.

Now, alone with this unexpected gift, I found myself hesitating. The diamond necklace still rested in my personal safe upstairs, Victoria had reluctantly agreed to delay its return after our PR team’s insistence that the publicity was benefiting Kane Industries. This new offering suggested Alexander had no intention of letting our connection fade quietly away.

I opened the envelope first, sliding a finger beneath the seal. The handwritten note inside showed strong, confident strokes, Alexander hadn’t deleg