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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

been busy lately. We haven't seen each other in a

hesitated, feeling a familiar tug

that always made

agreed, the decision settling over me like

you

I had heard of before, though I had never been there

perched high above the city, a

I arrived, the elevator doors opened to reveal

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

greeted me as I stepped out, bowing slightly as he took

polite smile, leading me

hallway was quiet, the thick carpet muffling

I could hear voices inside, one of them

with 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 is going to be

I could almost see her pouting,

Degretted

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endorsement

brief silence, and I held my breath, waiting for

his

don't decide

deterred

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