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But nope--it’s the typical streahts flashing like we’re in a club, bad DJ, kind of setup We get a drink fro withfor a few -time CEO noith a Victoria’s Secret ot the better end of the deal

"Holy shit, Brent Mason! Come here you handsome bastard!"

I’ way too irlfriend--Cashot what she deserved--that the years hadn’t been kind to the face and body she valued so much But that just wouldn’t be true She’s still beautiful, with a tastefully medically enhanced face and a toned body without any obvious fat I’d heard she’d married a professional football player a few years back, then divorced him And ressive sht teeth She sood, Cazz," I answer coolly "How about yourself?"

"I’ business now out in LA! Everyone thinks they’re going to be the next Giselle--though et a herapher first What are you doing with your fine self these days?"

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Her smile turns forced and her eyes harden "Really? How nice"

"It is" Then I pull Kennedy around from behind me "My fiancée is Kennedy Randolph You reood huly scowl

"Hello, Cashmere" Kennedy stares her down, her eyes hard like topaz It’s siot to be fucking kidding me!" Cashmere screeches atfor her! Unbelievable!"

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