Write a scene between Julian and Elara. Detail the secret history of the Vance family estate. Develop the rivalry and romance between Marcus and Naomi.
The city of Oakhaven was built on old money and older secrets, but Julian Thorne didn’t care about either. He only cared about the land. Specifically, the three hundred acres of prime coastal real estate currently held by the estate of Sarah Vance.
"Everything has a price, Ms. Vance," Julian countered, his gaze lingering on her longer than business dictated.
Julian was a man of cold precision, a titan of industry who viewed life as a series of hostile takeovers. But when he arrived at the Vance manor to finalize the purchase, he didn’t find a grieving heir ready to sign. He found Elara Vance—a woman with fire in her eyes and a vintage camera strapped around her neck.
Elara had spent a decade running from her family's shadow, building a life as a photojournalist in war zones. Now, back in the town that never wanted her, she was the only thing standing between Julian and his latest trophy.