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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.

was a warmth in his voice that made my heart

seen each other in

feeling a familiar tug at my

held a note of something deeper, something that always

the decision settling over me like a comforting

you

was a place I had

was perched high above the city, a

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

of delicate florals and rich spices,

as I stepped out, bowing slightly as he took

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

quiet, the thick carpet muffling our

the door, I could hear voices inside, one

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

see her pouting, trying

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beep wanting that endorsement for

a brief silence, and I held my breath, waiting for

he finally spoke, his tone was

decide the spokesperson

seem deterred by his lack of

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