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I sighed, a little helpless. “Why did you go all out with the preparations? Were you scheming about tonight all along?”

Nathan lowered his voice. “Sorry, but if I’d told you ahead of time, you probably would’ve shot down the whole idea. I had

to sneak around and get it done.”

I felt sorry seeing how hard he tried to please me, and a little guilty too. “You don’t have to apologize. I get it, and ! really appreciate everything. Thank you.”

Seeing I wasn’t blaming him anymore, Nathan looked relieved and happy again.

By the time we were done, it was already seven o’clock. Nathan drove me to an exclusive venue, its architecture radiating

distinctly British charm–almost ethereal in the darkness.

Nathan didn’t take my hand; instead, he simply escorted me inside with gentlemanly grace.

The place was filled with the rich aroma of wine, and the air buzzed with murmured conversations. There were prototypes and design specs scattered around, with groups of people everywhere, chatting and networking.

As soon as we arrived, someone struck up a conversation with Nathan, and he introduced me right away.

had gotten so

Whenever he glanced at me, he

novel.


glance felt like I was flirting with disaster, like I was about to turn

heartbreaker.

important had just walked in. A bunch of people rushed

glanced toward the entrance, and his face went

leaned in and

my spine

well enough to be close. After all, I

my voice kind of caught in my throat, sounding

deep pockets, and everyone’s after their investment. Edward popping up here out of nowhere? He must be here because he’s got his eye on the future of tech. Tonight’s crowd is basically

hit me–Edward’s here for business, plain and

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in, “Didn’t he invest in your company too? Maybe

sure, but he’s swamped with people right now. I’ll swing by when it’s less crowded. You


were needles pricking at my back, and all I wanted was to get out of there

something to eat. I need to use the restroom,” I said

“Sure, just head down the hallway

the hem of my dress,

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