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"This is she"

"Oh Hi My name is--" Shit, he had her so flustered What was her na Mr Donati on as--" Her mind searched frantically for what to say "a client He's in need of a housekeeping service and has supplied your naain and the s with the single eyebrow that lifted diabolically made her heart beat faster She finished up quickly with her question "Do you believe his ho environ, is he?"

"Marco? A felon? Noooooo He's the CEO of this bank, the perfect boss and a perfect gentle and everything up to and including state secrets So yes, I'll vouch for hi else?"

"No, thanks very much" Natalie ended the call and handed the phone back to Marco "You passed"

"Good to know," he deadpanned Instead of pocketing the phone again, he dialed another nued for a cab and t trucks

Natalie tried to interrupt hiive him Justin's address, but it was impossible He continued with his conversation and only when he'd pocketed the phone again did he turn to her "What?"

"Justin toldto be offshore working for a while"

She couldn't interpret the look he was giving her "We'll figure it out later Right noe need to get you home You've had a shock"

She'd had a shock? Really? That was putting itit toice Where are they taking it?"

"For now, to the dealership for an estimate"

"Estimates are free?" she asked hopefully

"Yes"

"Okay, because I really can't afford a bunch of towing and repairs and--"

"We'll add it to what you owe h and determined--completely serious

Her eyes widened "No! I already owe you too much--"

Natalie's words faltered and then stopped entirely Her breath hitched as he turned to her and very softly lifted her chin with two fingers and then grazed those fingers up her cheek, pushed a tendril of her hair behind her ear, and then released her just as swiftly froot this one"