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t and looking insanely attractive. Tapping furiously on his phone. Whoever that

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said you wanted to have lunch

mention we'd

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weight of Liam's scrutiny. His eyes,

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to his phone. He didn't

o

means I won't meet Marcus. I will just

n, Em Sit, let's have lunch. Ignore hi

. The tension was palpable, a silent battle of wills

our table. A warm smile on his face.He wore a chef's jacket embro

e greeted us with a

cus! my Man" he stood a

arcus Russo. T

so, the culinary genius I'd admired

ing you," I managed

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he winked. Okay, I forgive him

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squealing. Did Marcus Russo ju

much. You're

ourse he would interrupt now. He finally found

trust your judg

have your cours

. "I can't believe I just met Marcus Russo!.

just a guy. Stop be

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n your mouths are shut" I

Em. He's just jealous. He despe

. "Quit talking rubbish. Yo

decide for the res

ngement of flavors and colors. I took a

credible,"

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let him intimidate me. "Jeez, ca

his face. "Isn't this fun? Good food,

ession rema

an the last. Despite the underlying tension, I could

adent chocolate creation, Ma

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lass. "Exceeded

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glad. Enjoy the re

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have a b

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believe

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ul thing. Better experie

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e yours, I bet no one will put up

d, casually drink

nges. A dark look brewing in his

g his jacket. "If

eyebrow. "Le

on me. "You know

other word

ht of the encounte

hand. "Don't let him get to you. He's a gre

small smile.

re lightened. Despite the earlier tensio

twinkling. "So, ready f

ast of my nerves. "Like I have a

ol and refreshing. I glanced back at the buildi

ay ahead,