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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.

in his

each

hesitated, feeling a familiar tug

something deeper, something that always made

finally agreed, the decision settling over me like a

see you at

restaurant he had chosen was a place I had heard of before, though I

above the city, a high-end

the elevator doors opened to reveal a luxurious setting, all sleek

florals and rich spices, a subtle reminder of the sophistication

I stepped out, bowing slightly

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

was quiet, the

door, I could hear voices

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

see her pouting, trying to win

Degretted

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beep wanting that endorsement for so

brief silence, and I held my breath,

his tone

decide the spokesperson

seem deterred by his

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