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Brows cinched together in what Gavin easily recognized as aggravation, Colton cleared his throat He dragged his stare away froize, gentle side of the bed thisthe corner of his gravation "Clearly, he ht"

Within a few seconds, the table erupted in an orchestra of chuckles, none of which included Gavin’s Though he wanted to bitch-slap his brother for the catty remark, he was impressed by the asshole’s quick witted response Colton had always had a knack for it, and Gavin had to admit it smoothed over the tension in the office Gavin mirrored the stupid s a tired hand over his chin He flicked his attention to the clock on the wall, ignoring the bullshit spiel Colton orking over the group in an atteest accounts Blake Industries could acquire Money was the furthest thing from Gavin’s mind as he noted the time Eleven fifteen A little over an hour until he had to ht, she’d sweetly suggested a quiet lunch at a s off of work early Gavin knew she was trying to cals he loved about her--the way she evened hi for her Travel across the world at the drop of a hat if she insisted There wasn’t a limit he could reach or a line he wouldn’t cross in order to make her happy Now, he just needed to convince her she orth every bit of it

A roup ofa satisfactory sarded Colton with arin Gavin knew that was his way of letting him know he’d landed the account without his help, and Gavin was pretty da to word voive a flying fuck

"Sounds like a game plan, Colton," said Mr Gray-Haired Executive as he shook Colton’s hand "We’ll get the contracts sent over by the end of the business day to sether for you You ith the right choice"

"Let’s just hope your brother here is getting laid while you’re putting the ca in to shake Gavin’s hand Again, the rooain, Gavin didn’t "I have a few connections in the city if you need some help in that department They don’t come cheap, but they sure as hell are worth every penny"

Gavin accepted his hand, his grip tighter than nor he didn’t like the asshole’s comment It didn’ttoo offensive Or not Again, he didn’t give a fuck Gavin’s rin "I’m sure they are, and I appreciate the offer, but I’ve never had to pay for services like that They usually coly to me But hey, you do what you have to do" Theit, but Gavin didn’t give him a chance to speak

"We look forward to receiving those contracts, Mr Rosendale," Gavin said, walking to the office door He held it open for the group of polished wealth staring at hiht choice Blake Industries is about to rock the shit out of your ca to keep you all very wealthy Dry alore"

The frown creasing the man’s forehead eased as his mouth crooked upward into a slow, smartass smile "I have the utht by us, Mr Blake But just so you know, kid, I don’t do dry hland Malt Scotch to be exact"

"Excellent choice," Gavin said, unbuttoning his 22,000 blue Er to push a 58,000 bottle of scotch in his face Gavin sht back "I’ll have our secretary send you two cases so you’re properly stocked Sound good?"

The ood We’ll see you again come March" Without another word, he nodded in Colton’s direction and walked out of the office, his crew of equally arrogant bastards behind him

Gavin strode across the office and chuckled when he heard Colton slam the door