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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

busy lately. We haven't seen each other in

a familiar tug at my

of something deeper, something that always made it hard to

agreed, the decision settling over me

see you

a place I had

the city, a high-end spot

doors opened to reveal a luxurious setting,

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

out,

a polite smile, leading me toward a private room at

the thick

I could hear voices inside, one of

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

could almost see her pouting,

Degretted

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beep wanting that endorsement for

I held my breath, waiting for

spoke, his

decide the

woman didn't seem deterred by his lack

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