g why she didn't just accept his request. She sat there pouting and contemplating. Suddenly, the

of the perks

ht, it was him. But

*

her seats felt like a comfort she hadn't experienced in a while. The closest to a

comfort beneath her touch, a stark contrast to the stained seats she was accus

while, then sto

ell me you're about to shop for one of your mist

t have you dressed like this to my

ntion of that. I'm sorry, bu

. Catherine's lips were pressed into a thin line.

get a response, she stayed quiet. After a few minutes

umbo. This was the first time she had been there. She onl

*

his, believe me," Kenny chuckled. Catherine laughed hard as she followed directl

she asked, "Wha

he answer

your act

", he an

haking. "No really", she a

He bent forward, taking a close look at

, Ken

hed as his cheek

y nice", she emphasized. Kenny moved his eyes

er the bag. Catherine thought she had seen it all, but was stunned at the scen

veal a spacious living area occupied with

ecause Ruby's heels weren't the right fit, but because she felt out

ported back to the present. It took a lot

heart skipped a beat as her gaze swept across the lavish space. T

get here? She stared deep into the mirror. A knock on the door had h

r shoes on, tore the door and strode from the large p

yes followed her every step.

his shoulders squared as the sound o

saw him fazed, show respect or

nfident demeanor setting him apart. The man looked like he was i

ible that people walked like this? His demeanor was composed and s

tion, the man who stood befo

he engages in conversations, displaying a deep unders

n his probing questions and nods of approval. Catheri

done with the Smiths. But one thing

Mr. Stanford urged. Th

orted to the door

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t complete with a power point presentation on how it went to Ruby. She re

t of the clear yet. Let's find a better compromise. Meet me at Davis park hotel, 55th No

ved a heavy s

r, she got an

don't be late". Catherine was torn, with multiple e

t to hear him out. She

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ne. It was a hotel in one of the most prestigious

r ride that would cost more than her daily meals. She wore a black me

d red lips highlight her blue eyes, wide like the ocean. Her