THE BILLIONAIRES MOST EXPENSIVE MISTAKE

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that the driver glanc

a moment, and told someone he would deal with the matter on Monday. His voice was quieter than usual,

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enough o

tration deadline was approaching, and she still hadn't decided whether she could

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turned to the conversation, no

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out what to order, Damian stepped outside to take another call. Serena watched him through the win

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luding Olivia, who ne

the corner. It wasn't quite a smile,

beach house was still another hour away, and Serena had already

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