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of getting involved w

ow that?" S

nd it wasn't particularly

est to avoid repeating that expe

bt, we're not compatible. We have different personalities.

ity to close that chapter, to convey to him

was never a genuine rel

ore. Harry is only here for a few days, and he's chosen to spend on

he invitation to meet. It was just for drinks; I didn't perceive any harm in it. He mentioned he

n with a false sense of security.

him, engage in conversation, and then politely express that

ah, like you would

that straightforw

ing stern with people. The likelihood of me being so

haps he simply wants to meet you for a friendly drink. Maybe he ev

ar. It was just meant to b

it. If you were not looking for a thorough analysis or

d thought I'd check up on you. Are

, the inclination lea

l feel strang

while, the thought of leaving never crossed my mind. I

ou hadn't discovered that leaving while you had the chance would b

ow, but in an exceedingly positive

ontent, settl

expected to fall in love with my boss, or for our fe

xtraordinary story."

rnity lawsuit. To improve his public image, they initially pretended to date, which ev

rk's father for initi

ver it. He explained everything to me. H

ieve that he was the on

lved they are in my life, but the Reinha

h? Are you concerned about

ff contact with his father once he found out everything. He's jus

e happening soon?" I asked, m

rying not to dwell on it. I'm starting my company, and Mark and I have

f you are happy, that

w much happier you would be if you

e going back t

ft it." She

you wanted to see, but there's nothing between Jeff and me.

better about not pursuing it, then so be it. I genuinely b

ffrey Reinhardt." I said, lo

you use his full name. Wha

that's all. Noth

lthy, famous, and charismatic

spent together. It was pleasant

s initially hesitant about. He mentored me and

t with him, I forgot about

to make me feel comfortable. B

st like anyone else. You should focus more on who he

proached your relat

ction. We got together to save his reputation and his company. It allowed me to

do not know if we would have ended up together if we had continued t

chance, you might see

ve?" I playful

im as a person, with no further implications. Give him and y

f time, I need to get going or I'l

pose of your visi

ect the interrogation, but thank you, I suppose. Good luck with your move, and we should d

to fill me in on how your evenin

ed, making my way

elp but acknowledge that my thoughts