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I’ to take that, but the devil inside me doesn’t care

Cain clears his throat for a second ti a sip of his wine, that sain

But this woman either hasn’t taken the hint or is too full of herself to accept it "So how do you know each other?"

Cain’s tongue darts over his top lip--a sign that he’s annoyed He’s annoyed by her questioning Or her, in general Or both "Charlie works for aze down her nose at me

"Really? You don’t see"

Her eyes are on Cain, so she can’t see that ? Is that what she thinks he does? Apparently, I’m not the only one who leads an alternate life

Cain is watching"I guess looks can be deceiving And I assist Cain with the office work"

"Assist?" An a over ain but in a different way now An inquisitive way

In my peripheral vision, I see Cain’s lips curl in as he inhales sharply and I wonder what that’s about Thankfully, the server co up the aardness "I’ive me a call we can catch up My assistant’s in town, as well I’m sure she’d love to see you" That’s an inside joke with sexual undertones if I’ve ever heard one

Forget Cain being annoyed I’ up , I reach forward to clasp Cain’s hand and lock eyes with him Tosparks throughhim extremely busy until Monday and well beyond, Larissa Now if you’ll excuse us, we need to eat so we can get holance up to see Larissa’s mouth twisted with displeasure "Well, best of luck to you" She holds her head high as she walks away at a brisk pace When she disappears around the corner, I make a move to slide my hand out of Cain’s but he traps it within his for a o

"Sorry if I was being presuot under ured pretending ere dating was the best way to get rid of her"

His brow spikes with curiosity "How did you knoas annoyed?"

I hesitate for aa chunk of steak from my salad Should I tell him? Will he think I’esture at his mouth with my free hand and explain, "You lick your top lip when you’re annoyed"

"Have you been investigatinghe doesn’t notice h No hired help" A sheepish look flashes over his features, and I have to giggle "I have a thing for body language and facial expressions I used to do a lot of theater, and people-watching is a good way to learn how to play different roles"

"Dra into his steak, he casually asks, "What else do I do?"

"Notthe air with esture toward his neck "You rub your neck over that tattoo when you’re anxious"

Cain nods After a moment, "What else?"