FALLING FOR THE CEO's LIES

ror the following morning. With the makeup artist's efforts changing my face into something I hardly knew, my reflectio

o myself, "Th

t in, "It doesn't have to be you."

ever as he stood in the walk-in closet doorway. For a brief time, I

ng at his lips, he remar

" I said, attempting t

he inquired in a

. Neverthele

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ney. The tables were decked up with ornate floral arrangements that likely

e room. The floor felt unstable under my borrow

ocialites turned to stare at us. I could tell they were referring

s he leaned down. "Have your

ay. This was where he belo

improvised as if it were a component of the performance we were performing

ce called o

own that fit her like it was custom-made. Before

a soft, syrupy voice. "It

ed as she whis

said, feigni

f I were a work of art that needed to be critiqued. "Tha

my cheek. Indeed. fro

et her widening smi

men at the table laughed gently. Even th

m touched mine beneath the table. He gave me

e added, "It's refreshing." "Aria'

on got it back. "Obviously. It's al

get rid of the sensation that I was bei

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t hedges and sun-glinting fountains, the grounds outside were breathtaking. I rested against

silence, "You're holding u

ay with a glass of champagne in

thing you need?" With

as she stepped closer. "I just wante

guess." "You're going to warn me abo

bly already working that out. You should be aware, though. Not everyone is meant

" I said sourly. "But I'm c

stion. "Because you look like a fish

ks were. I looked into her eyes and responded,

tonishment in Kaitlyn's eyes as her smile wavered

"We'll see." "Good luck, A

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to gather myself, I went back inside. The mood h

ecognize, his face strained. Whatever the man was s

inish of their ch

eady in the papers." "It's

enched. "I'll t

andle?" I moved

to face me. "There's nothing to be concerned ab

spicious look, the man

that about

ing into my eyes.

and muttered, "Tha

ld reply, her face smug. "Is the

d disregarded her.

going to dismiss me once more. However, he moved

art," he mur

the desperation in his voi

ued, "I'll explain later.