The Billionaire She Couldn't Forget

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er our shared triumph. After three years of late nights and impossib

ciates!" Megan shouted over the thumping bass of wh

laughed, steadying her as she wobbled in her h

s carefully-sophisticated enough for work but with just enough flair for the after-party. The silky fabric clung to my curves witho

ing me toward the area where several of our cow

ing the freedom of movement after

as I spun and swayed. The promotion energy and thr

g it cascade down my shoulders as I clos

if I c

six-foot-two frame impeccably dressed in a tailored navy suit that hugged his broad shoulders. My breath cau

al despite my flushed cheeks. "What brings you to

pot. "Business dinner nearby. Heard the music and decided to stop in.

ow. "How did you

p tabs on talented people." H

ting space for us. I placed my hand in his,

I said, more to

and resting firmly on the small of my back. He moved with surprising g

" he said, his breath warm against my ear. "T

really discussing w

ning you look in that dress? Because th

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ainst his chest. "Where's your boyfriend ton

y. "How do you know

k during our meetings.

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king like this?" Lucas gestured to

at suppose

." His hand pressed slightly firme

in the eyes. "People like you?

His eyebrow arch

l activities. A different woman every weeken

ch and genuine. "And you be

e..." I let the phr

voice dropping lower. "Perhaps I hav

timate. I knew I should step away, but my body

good at this,

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l like they're the on

'm not looking at any

. A three-year relationship. Stability. Plans for the future. Yet here I wa

friends," I said but made

small circles on my back, each

n't appr

Dancing? Co

ou're look

orners of his mouth. "H

ndressing me w

If I were undressing you, i

ed, leaving us standing still wh

finally finding the w

ught my hand before I co

rst name. It sounded different on his

es

ressed his lips to my knuckles, his eyes never leaving mine. "The universe

ly. "I don't believe in

believe in somethin

me breathless in the middle of the dance floor

r eyes wide. "Was that Lucas

treating figure until he

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ed in my mind as I touched the spot

said, but even I