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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

haven't seen each other

feeling a familiar

of something deeper, something that always made

decision settling

you at

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

the city, a high-end spot

reveal a luxurious setting,

rich

I stepped out, bowing slightly as he took my

please," he said with a polite smile, leading me toward a private room at the far

quiet, the

the door, I could hear voices

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 heard that Rica International's new spokesperson is going to

see her pouting, trying to win

Degretted

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wanting that endorsement for so long,

silence, and I held

finally spoke, his tone was calm,

don't decide

woman didn't seem deterred by his

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