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He blows out a breath and rubs his forehead, a sign that he’s agitated "Look, I know I’ this The club has suffered since you left None of your staff is still there; they quit when they learned you weren’t coers"

"This isn’t my problem" And I don’t feel even a little sorry for hi for your help"

"And you think that if I caet the club up to par, I’d fall back into bed with you too?"

"We alere good in bed, baby"

"Don’t call me that," I snap "I’m not a whore You can’t buy me"

"I didn’t call you one," he replies, his voice cal dark with both frustration and lust We always had the best sex ere pissed at each other

"Don’t"

He tilts his head, glances at my desk "Wouldn’t be the first time I fucked you blind on a desk"

"I’ you with your club, Keith"

And that’s when he changes His stance, the fire in his eyes, even his hands co ed"

"Really?"

"You’re stronger" He frowns, thinking "And da, Keith You just didn’t givesure that I knew that you’d never fall in love with me and that sex was all you wanted to see past the heels and blonde hair"

"Maybe," he replies, nodding "And that’s ree "And as pissed as I was to see you tonight, ood that you came to see it, and remind me of it at the same time"

"I’m proud of you"

My jaw drops at this declaration, and then he continues "This bar is a for you, and took a look around You’ve done a stellar job"

"Thank you"