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Looking at Ryan’s innocent face, rage bubbled up inside me. I sneered, “You lied to me so easily, just because you liked being taken care of by me?”

Ryan said, “No, I’ve always felt guilty. I’ve always wanted to do something to make it up to you, but in your eyes, I’m just a poor kid. And I did get the bonus you sent me. Thank you, Victoria.”

“What did you just call me?” I asked.

Ryan replied, “I’m not going back to work, and you probably don’t want me around anymore. So I won’t call you

Ms. Murphy. Since you already knew my feelings, it just feels right to use your name.”

“No, don’t call me that. I’m three years older than you. Show me some respect,” I said.

Ryan said, “You know what they say–if a woman’s three years older, she’s a treasure.”

I had been angry, but now I couldn’t help but laugh. I said, “Ryan, I’m not into younger guys. Don’t waste your

time.”

As I spoke, I sized him up. He was good–looking and in great shape, but the fact that he was younger than me just

didn’t sit right with me.

you know I’m too young for you if you haven’t even tried? What’s wrong

you emotional value. I won’t piss you off like Jared does. I’ll only

him. Only now did I see that all his innocence was an

face lurked one

said, “I know you

and just then, my phone rang. It was a call from Jared. I walked over

and answered, “What’s

said, “I found out why those state–owned companies signed a deal with the hotel last

connection was

said, “They said the guy’s last name is Jennings, and he’s got ties in Braylin. Victoria, when did you go and make a connection that strong

look at Ryan, who was leaning against the

moment, Ryan looked like a puppy, giving me those soulful eyes,

you sure his last name is Jennings?” I asked, already having a pretty good idea

guy? What kind of deal did you make

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then, Ryan came up behind me and

that coming at all, and before I could stop him, it was already too late–Jared had heard

instantly demanded, “Is there a

and he

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