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tly. But his gaze lingered l

rt of me wanted hi

essional, sharp, every inch the billionaire CEO who demanded res

a second longer than necessary,

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of that constantly. He was supposed to be a man who

e kept sur

nference room late, reviewing

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der glanced up.

tered. "My mom insists

head. "That so

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ander Knight was persistent.

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s getting closer w

felt it was at lunch w

iced tea. "You and Mr. Kni

I said to

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Alexander's gaze darkened when I laughed, or how h

to matter. He wasn'

judgment, the fire w

onder how much longer I