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Oh, I say topolitely as she talks Ronin is her brother That’s interesting

"--so he’s the one you’ll want to worry about after Antoine makes his decision"

"Worry about?" I missed that I hope she repeats it

"Never mind him for now Just stay out of his way, do what you’re told, and don’t act like the girl you watched storm out of here earlier"

"Clare?"

Elise rolls her eyes "Yes, Clare She’s talented and has a long list of clients ant her for gla lines with all of us, ry"

"And Ronin?"

"No, Ronin rarely gets angry with the girls Now, I hate to do this to you, but Antoine and I are going up to the mountains for the weekend, so I have to rush out Butcode with Ronin I’ all weekend but Cookie’s Diner down the street has a tab for our girls so you can go eat there Just tell the hostess you belong to Ronin and it will be taken care of"

Oh, that makes my face blush! I wonder if I could even force those words to co to Ronin It’s sexy and sexist at the same time Do I like that? I’m not sure I’ht like to look at his half-naked body, but I’ him near me He’s one of those over-confident players, I can just tell

And I’htly confident, so I’d probably make my life a lot easier if I take Elise’s advice and stay out of his way

Before I can pull , Elise isout, "See you Monday"

And then I stand there Alone

Feeling very -ella

Chapter Seven - RONIN

Elise is bri on apples in his office "You want to explain what just happened?" I ask her

She closes the door, still s "I saved her, that’s all"

"Saved her how, exactly?" Antoine questions

"She’s a mess, I think she’s hoave her the garden apart hair!" Antoine and I bellow it together

Elise puts her hands up like she’s warding off our complaints "She was too proud to admit she needed help, so I made it easier for her to accept it, that’s all"