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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.

a warmth in his voice that made

seen each other in a while, and I

a familiar

held a note of something deeper, something that always made it hard

decision settling over

you at

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

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

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

and rich spices, a subtle reminder

as I stepped out,

he said with a polite smile, leading me

quiet, the thick carpet muffling our

hear

an unmistakable edge of desperation. "Alpha," she was saying, her tone a mixture of pleading and seduction, "I heard that Rica International's new spokesperson

I could almost see her pouting, trying to

Degretted

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endorsement for so

a brief silence, and I held

he finally spoke, his

decide the

deterred by his lack

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