The Billionaire's Bargain (His Contracted Obsession)

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he said smoothly. "I am Helena, the house

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practiced professionalism. "This is Eli, our butler, and R

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ken tub. Rainfall shower. A mirro

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diculous,"

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look. "Yeah? How lo

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at the doorway, arms neatly folded. "I hope ev

ing this is the most luxurious place I've ever set foot in,

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ly? A place this extra

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pool's edges as she turned

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calm but firm that night

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that? That out of all the women in the world, you-an accountant making a modest sa

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unwavering. "So, I will a

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dark. "Oh, Allison. You real

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lms beneath the water. She real