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Leo's voice came through the phone quickly, smooth and familiar, with a faint trace of amusement in his tone.

Just thought I'd give you a call," he began, a lightness in his words that made me smile despite myself. "Would you do me the honor of joining me for lunch today? I've already booked the restaurant."

The hint of anticipation in his voice caught me off guard.

"Already booked a restaurant?"

choed, my thoughts racing.

I paused, trying to wrap my mind around his words.

Had he known I would call him about this?

The realization sent a jolt of surprise through me.

I gathered my thoughts, determined to steer the conversation to the reason I had called in the first place.

I was actually calling to ask about Rica International," I said, referring to the luxury brand that had just approached me with a proposal. The words felt almost surreal as I spoke them aloud.

But Leo, as always, was a step ahead.

"We can meet today at noon to talk," he said smoothly, leaving no room for discussion.

his voice that made my heart

We haven't seen each other in a while, and

hesitated, feeling a familiar tug at

deeper, something that always made it

finally agreed, the decision settling over

see you

was a place I had heard of before, though I had never been there

perched high above the city, a high-end spot with an ambiance that screamed

doors opened to reveal a luxurious

scented with a blend of delicate florals and rich spices, a subtle reminder of the sophistication that this place

out, bowing slightly as he

a polite smile, leading me toward a private room at the far

the thick carpet

could hear voices

push the door open when I heard a woman's voice, high-pitched and sweet, laced with an unmistakable edge of desperation. "Alpha," she was saying, her tone a mixture of pleading and seduction, "I

I could almost see her pouting, trying

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beep wanting that endorsement for

was a brief silence, and I held my breath, waiting for Led's

he finally spoke, his tone was calm,

don't decide the

seem deterred by his lack

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