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"You better care about it," he said a little too forcefully "Thousands of people are counting on you to keep Nick's co under"

"They don't even know about reatly relieved Matheill either sell off the companies or shut theround Either way, a lot of people will have to look for other jobs"

"Just like Jim"

"Yes, just like Jim and you…if you don't claim the inheritance"

"Would you still help h money to buy a plane ticket home"

"I will gladly buy you a ticket"

His harsh words stung and she hung her head "Fine"

Austin was instantly sorry he said that and softened his tone considerably "Georgia, Nick's employees need you - I need you too You have the power to lift a great burden offa company, let alone several of them"

"I will be with you every step of the way, and for as long as you need me"

"Even after what I have done?"

He considered that for a e will rule in your favor and I will become your employee" Austin took another s of his drink

"How long do you intend to stay upset?"

"I aet over it for Nick's sake"

Never had her eh and with all her heart, she wanted to be in his arms the way she had been when they danced Yet, that didn't look like it would be possible ever again "I truly aiven"

"But not really"

"I need tione froht I was falling in love with, to the Georgia I desperately need to help e adjustment"

"It is for me as well"

"I know, so don't let what's happened between us keep you fro the inheritance is the right thing?"

"Yes, for the sake of us all"

She closed her eyes All she wanted was for this dreadful night to be over "I wish to go hoht try to make certain you don't show up in court Jackie has a suite in a hotel and you will be safe with her"