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rp, charcoal-grey suit stepped into the room

d to the side, bowing his he

red navy suit draped perfectly over his broad shoulders.

see the exact shape of his eyes or the line of his jaw. H

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spine. She possessed a primal instinct for danger, and every

to slow down. She looked stra

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shift in his posture showed his mild sur

se. He pulled out a crisp, single-pa

d. His voice remained perfectly pleasant. "This is

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at down, crossing his long legs. He rested his

. He looked exactly like a pred

aid softly, "the Carlisle Group's PR

thout his family's protection, the me

do sign it? How do you plan to e

tapped a slow rhythm against his knee. "T

ia sick to her stomach. This man

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would permanently brand herself as an unstable lu

s onto where his should be. She had to

her hand. Her voice was sharp and clear. "This

ared at her, clearly thinking she

tly still. He leaned his torso forwa

said. The amusement in h