Chapter 39. Unveiled Encounter

Taya's POV

As he approached, I could see his face. The tenderness of youth had faded away, leaving a chiseled jaw and strong angles.

It had been so long, but when I saw him again—with the new name “Jackson Sterling”—I only felt calmness. Not even a single stutter of my heart.

I lifted a hand to wave at the group. “This way!”

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Third-Person POV

When the man saw the woman waving at them, he was slightly taken aback. His trip to Arcadia was primarily to attend the bidding for the Weston City project. The last person he expected to receive him was Taya.

He was stunned for a few seconds before he returned to normal and led his men toward her. Even his wolf was thrown off-kilter by seeing her.

He was more than a foot taller than her when he stood before her, looking down at her.

“Ms. Palmer, long time no see.”

Taya’s response was business-like. “Alpha Sterling, please come with me.” Then, she t