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Peyton stroked his chin thoughtfully. “No, I haven’t. Word has it her academic performance is mediocre at best. Her family isn’t planning to send her abroad for higher education. They’re simply eager to get her engaged quickly. I doubt she has anything remarkable about her.”

“Academic performance isn’t everything,” Elyse interjected. “Take Jayden, for instance. He’s clever, but has he ever been what you’d call a normal man?”

Jayden’s eyes widened as he fixed his gaze on Elyse, who maintained an expression of pure innocence.

Peyton couldn’t help but grin at her observation. “You make a valid point. A high IQ doesn’t necessarily make her good wife material.”

Jayden pinched Elyse’s cheek. “You’re such a good girlfriend,” he said through gritted teeth.

Elyse flashed him an impish smile. “I’m just helping him gain some perspective.”

I remain unconvinced. My preference stands—sexy, confident, mature women. College students simply

shame. I believe

up immediately, intrigue written across her features. “She’s

won’t divulge too much.

You’re clearly trying to lure me into meeting her.” Jayden merely offered an enigmatic smile, letting silence speak volumes where words would

more pressing note, Clive’s been absent quite a while,” Peyton observed. “Did

with subtle urgency.


exited the room and

live now

upon a young woman with

woman’s voice flowed like honey, soft

head bowed low. “I’m fine,” he managed weakly. “I simply forgot I hadn’t eaten anything today. Thank you for the drink.

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