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the flashing cameras. Standing next to him was Cheslie Schroeder, a socialite with a flawless smile, her hand resting on his chest
d around her whiskey glass. H
mud. She tipped her head back and swallowed the amber liquid in one harsh gulp. The
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d into the empty stool beside her. He s
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training flared to life. Her muscles coiled. She reached up, grabbed his wri
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VIP section, Cassidy Gross sa
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on the woman stru
ical pants and the plain black t-shirt. It was Alexandrea. His junior from colle
ed. He slammed his martini glass
client mid-sentence, and wa
cheap suit, grabbed the back of his colla
a and stumbled backward, cr
problem?" the man yel
rom behind Cassidy. They formed a solid wall of muscle between Cassidy and the man. T
custom Tom Ford jacket and wrapped it tig
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mbled. Her words
you," Ca
s. He just pulled her against his side and guided her throu
Alexandrea's face. She shivered, pull
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