FULL NOVELXO Chapter Shadow of faith
Amidst the towering architecture of New Haven, Alexander Blackwood was a name synonymous with power and prestige. His empire stretched across sectors, casting a formidable presence over the city's landscape. Yet, as the sun's glow receded, so did the image of control, revealing the enigmatic man behind the façade.
In the sanctum of his penthouse office, Alexander sifted through a pile of applications that bore witness to his empire's growth. One envelope, however, held his attention. Evelyn Hartley's name adorned the paper in an elegant script, an unassuming signature that carried a whisper of curiosity.
The content within spoke of qualifications and skills, but it was the cover letter's longing for a chance that resonated. Alexander found himself conjuring an image of a woman—Evelyn—unbeknownst to him. He could almost see her, her eyes alight with ambition, standing before him as if drawn by fate itself.
Pushing the fanciful thought aside, he made a decision. With a few decisive keystrokes, he ensured Evelyn's application would be prioritized. As the days turned into weeks, the city's rhythms echoed in the background, a constant reminder of the world outside.
Then, one ordinary day, as Alexander stood in the lobby of his towering headquarters, the elevator doors slid open. Out stepped a woman, eyes focused on the front desk—a woman with the name "Evelyn Hartley." His heartbeat quickened, his senses catching an intangible thread as she moved forward.
In that fleeting moment, Alexander felt the stirring of a truth he couldn't yet comprehend. As Evelyn approached the desk, she was unaware of the currents of destiny swirling around her. With each step she took, a connection unseen by her took root in Alexander's consciousness, hinting at a bond that transcended ordinary human interactions.
As their paths inexorably drew closer, the dance of fate began, pulling them both into a story that neither could have predicted. And in that moment, Alexander Blackwood, a man of ancient secrets and unprecedented power, took his first steps toward a love that defied the boundaries of time and reality.