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“Last night, I was really happy,” Ryan admitted, nibbling his lower lip, a shy smile on his face.

“I felt really good too,” I said, turning to look him in the eyes.

Ryan’s eyes sparkled, and for

a moment, it felt like we’d dived even deeper into this ocean of feelings like we were truly lovers now

But only I knew I was still holding back, while he… had let all his walls down for me.

It took Ryan more than ten minutes to get my thick hair dry. When he finished, he bent down and planted a proud kiss on my hair. “Vic, don’t worry f figure out how to take care of you.”

“Let’s see what you’ve got.” I wasn’t putting

my tough–girl act anymore. Guys are funny–act a little helpless, and they’ll move mountains for you.

I checked the time and said, “You should head home for breakfast. I’ve got an early meeting at nine–thirty.”

Ryan stared at me in disbelief as I headed into the bedroom to get changed. He rushed to brush his teeth, then darted back into my room. “Wait, you’re really going to work today?”

I was already in my pencil skirt and a silver blouse, just about to button it up.

Ryan came over, his breath a little unsteady. His eyes lingered on my half–buttoned blouse, and he gave me a pitiful look. “I’m flying back to Braylin this afternoon. Can’t you stay with me a little longer?”

on my tiptoes, and kissed his cheek. “Don’t worry. We’ve got

a top spot in Braylin. You can get

Group. I already promised Jared I’d take charge of

my wrist. “I thought we agreed–you’d come back to Braylin and work for my family’s

that,” I said, gently pulling my wrist free. “Honestly, I

as he stared at me for a few seconds, looking hurt. “Vic, why

at the Jennings Group, that’d mean Edward as my direct boss–honestly, that’s

Jared, dealing with Jared is

I agreed to date you, not to merge into your family. So please, respect my choices,” I said, buttoning

just stood there, stunned, his tall figure trailing

looking all r

and downcast by

lean on him

could never pin/down, always keeping things fresh,

no man could control–the kind who’d make him see that with or without

said, finally pulling himself

my eyes soft, and gently pinched his cheek with

An

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he’d just been praised, rubbing his cheek against

went for a subtle makeup look–my features were naturally radiant and bold, so just a