Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Anne had been to this restaurant before.

It was a high-end place known for its exclusivity, where reservations were required at least three days in advance.

Given that she hadn't booked ahead, it was impossible to get a table on a whim.

Coincidentally, three days ago had been the night of their class reunion.

Anne couldn't shake the feeling that Max had been planning this all along.

As she sat across from him, she couldn't help but scrutinize him.

The dim lighting during their last

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the interview had been elsewhere.

Now, face-to-face, she realized that the boy she once knew had transformed

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significantly. He looked even more handsome than she remembered, and his height only added to his presence.

Noticing her gaze, Max set down his knife and fork. "Is there something on my face, or is your steak not to your liking?"

With a playful grin, he slid a small piece of his steak onto her plate. "Want to swap?"

Anne pulled her attention back to her meal and took a bite of her steak before steering the conversation toward the interview.

So, you were the one who put my name

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Something felt off.

She had marked that she was a mother on her resume, and if they thought she wasn't a fit, they should have dismissed her application outright. 3/13

Instead, they'd let her in for an interview. It seemed to her that her application had been rejected but then somehow reinstated by Max.

He shrugged. "Yes, I did give you that opportunity."

"Then why let me interview only to use that reason to dismiss me?" Anne pressed. "Was it to humiliate me? Do you think a mother can't still chase her dreams?"

Max frowned, his expression serious. "That's not how I see it at all. You're

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misunderstanding my intentions."

"Then what do you mean?" she asked, leaning in slightly.

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competition. This is just the beginning, and

that he had

filled

window, where the glass had

locked onto

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the

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apart, they were like strangers, despite their shared

wouldn't have gone through the trouble of treating her to dinner. After tonight, they would

his glass of red wine and clinked

his pocket, he pulled out a business

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of CEO at Starlight Entertainment caught

heard about the company's rise in the industry, known for launching

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family had moved to Havenbrook-to

company.

was to dance for a living," he said, casually resting his hand on the

was a simple gesture, but with his striking looks, it somehow exuded a relaxed

her voice. "I injured my leg a while back.

lifelong career as

with her doctor's grim prognosis, she had no choice

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had anticipated this conversation. "If it

hesitation, Anne nodded. "Absolutely.

a model because

voice resonated in the

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around her like a

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I'd like to sincerely offer you a position at Starlight Entertainment. Come

taken aback by

offer.

had been leading up

her to join him at

was a major player in the industry, known for nurturing talent, whether they were established stars or aspiring trainees. Transitioning from the spotlight to behind

in the dance

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salary, meals and accommodation

solid deal," he added, summoning

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Anne was

It was something she had never

out of the restaurant, nearly colliding with Anne. Max instinctively grabbed her wrist, pulling

Anne stumbled, her cheek pressed against

her, and she felt the warmth radiating