Gunnar – Blair Wilde

At least, that’s what I’ve come to appreciate lately. The city is quiet, like it’s taking a deep breath before the start of a new week. The roads are almost empty, and I find solace behind the wheel of my car. The hum of the engine is a familiar comfort. Today, I find myself drawn to a particular spot overlooking the Heritage Hotel site.

It’s been a regular haunt of mine, a place to reflect and recalibrate. It’s been over a month since Michaela and I shared that passionate weekend. She’s been keeping her distance since then, and honestly, I don’t blame her. The complexity of our situation isn’t lost on me. The further we move on this project, the closer we are to confronting the issue with her mother’s cafe. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to let her slip away—not without a fight. I’ve come to rely on her in ways I hadn’t expected.

Her sound advice has become invaluable to me, and her presence is more comforting than I’d care to admit out loud. And those eyes. When they look at me, they sparkle with an intensity that makes my chest tighten in the best possible way. The idea of spending the rest of my life with Michaela doesn’t scare me—quite the opposite.

It stirs a sense of excitement within me, an eagerness for a shared future that’s as bright and hopeful as her eyes. From my vantage point, I can see the visible parts of the project. There’s the skeletal framework next to where Esther’s Café once stood. I went online and found pictures of the old cafe, and I can’t scrub the image or Michaela’s connection from my mind.

Heritage Hotel will come to be one of New York City’s premier establishments. But at what cost? My gaze drifts over what remains of the café’s structure, tracing the faded outlines where laughter and conversation once filled the air. I ponder over this project, over how I can navigate this path that satisfies both Michaela and Mr. Henrikson without compromising my integrity or Baldwin Global’s reputation.

Because this isn’t just another venture. I think about its broader impact on the community and what it means for Michaela—the emotional weight it carries for her is something I can’t ignore any longer. It’s about finding a way to preserve her memories while creating new ones. And then there’s Michaela herself—how she commands her crew with poise, how her hand gestures paint pictures in the air when she explains her vision.

Watching her is like witnessing art in motion; she brings life to everything she touches. Realizing how much she affects me is sobering. I’m obsessed with her. Every little thing she does captivates me, from the spark in her voice to the shifts in her expression when she talks about her work and her mother’s legacy.

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OceanofPDF.com CONTENTS About Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Epilogue Sneak Peek More BWWM Romances About Blaire About the Publisher Get a BWWM Billionaire Romance for FREE! OceanofPDF.com ABOUT GUNNAR On paper, we’re rivals. But in reality, she’s the prize I hadn’t planned for. When Michaela Stewart storms into my construction empire, she defies every rule I’ve set. She’s the unexpected obstacle in my path to success, igniting a fire that makes me question my own rules.

I’ve dominated the toughest business arenas, but she’s a challenge unlike any other. Her fierce spirit, her sharp wit, those curves barely contained by denim – it’s a temptation I never saw coming. Each confrontation, each fiery exchange, fuels a deeper obsession. She’s more than a contractor. She’s the fire that’s melting the steel of my self-control. This project was meant to be my legacy, but now, she’s the unexpected twist in my master plan.

But shadows from our past loom large, and this project carries risks that could undo everything. We’re not just building a hotel. We’re building our future. My biggest challenge yet is convincing Michaela she’s mine. OceanofPDF.com ONE MICHAELA The steady hum of machinery and the clatter of tools fill the air as I weave through the construction site.

“Hey, Tony, double-check those measurements on the north wall, will you?” Tony, a burly guy with a tape measure dangling from his belt, gives me a thumbs-up without looking up from his work. “You got it, boss.” I nod and move on. My boots kick up dust as I stride past the skeletal frame of the forthcoming Heritage Hotel. I’ve fought tooth and nail for contracts like this one.

My team knows their stuff, but every new job is a battle—a Black woman leading a construction crew can bring about a surprising amount of resistance. I pause in front of the empty building where Momma’s café once stood.

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