Chapter 29: Claire’s POV

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Seven o’clock rolls around and I hear Jas greet Jordan at the door. I admired Jordan’s punctuality. Leonardo rarely made things on time – when he bothered to show up. He had left me waiting on multiple occasions for Charlotte. I walk out of my bedroom to greet Jordan in the foyer.

“You look stunning, Claire. Ready?” He says this as he gently places a kiss on my cheek.

“Of course. Thank you.” Part of me knew that Jordan had interest towards me. And after everything having been finalized with Leo, I think I might be ready to give Jordan a chance. We had always been close and I trusted him, despite Leo’s very clear waning.

We leave Jasmine’s house and head into town for dinner. After arriving, Jordan had given his name for our reservation and we were quickly seated and tended too.

“I have something to ask you if that’s okay.” I say as soon as wine is brought to us. I wanted to lay Leo’s accusations to rest and enjoy the rest of our evening.

for it.” He says with

company. He said you’ve been making some rash decisions when it came to some of your contracts and it was conflicting with your business rapport. I told him I didn’t believe him but I want to ask you if there’s anything that I should know.” He

made a honest living in what I do and I conduct my business by the book.

and give his

trustworthy in my eyes and there was no reason for me to think otherwise.

I hope you’re not planning

I intend on staying actually.” I smile as we order our food and enjoy dinner.

the last time I went out to eat.” The thought stung a little. The last time I was supposed to have a nice dinner – my ex–husband stood me up to celebrate another woman. A woman he had prioritized over me, causing us to divorce. And the result of it was devastating. I had lost our son.

before we leave, I want to be honest with you. I have had this immense attraction to you since college. I was so excited to see you on that sidewalk a few weeks ago and I was

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