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Cole stepped closer, and I instinctively took a step back. He smirked. "Be my girlfriend."

I blinked, totally caught off guard. Then I scoffed. "Not the best joke for this early in the morning. You

know-

"I'm serious," Cole interrupted. "Only my girlfriend gets to meet my dad."

I froze. He was definitely using this to trap me.

So, my twitching eyelids weren't just a random fluke. They were warning me about this.

"You probably don't know this, but my dad's always been paranoid. He doesn't trust anyone, especially now with his new position," Cole continued, launching into a whole explanation. "Too many people are trying to get close to him, and none of them have good intentions. So, to save his energy, he won't meet with anyone who isn't family."

But I knew he was just making excuses.

a lot of women, but

who brings stability and good vibes. That's why I want to take things seriously, Cole

to admit, he seemed

ago, I had some brat trying to ask me

in

But just

all this chaos. "You're sincere, I can tell. And I appreciate the misplaced affection, but I'm sorry-I have a boyfriend," I replied, just as bluntly. Cole laughed. "That's a pretty weak excuse.

I only started

gave an amused smile. "What a

a tight-lipped smile, not

I'll meet them. What will it take for you to say yes?" he asked again. Yep, definitely something a rich guy

going. "If you agree to be my

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