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Out theaze moved from her to the candlelit table with the rosebud and the ste?

He cleared his throat “You told them about us?” His voice dropped an octave “What exactly did you tell them?”

Her eyes widened “Not that”

He breathed a little easier Sure, the kiss wasn’t anything scandalous Far fro the fla him about and not only did they conjure up horrific e as it reflected poorly on the leadership of the company

“Then I don’t understand,” Grayson said “Why did you talk to them?”

“So they would leave us alone I told theotiations over the South Shore property”

“Oh” That was sothat had crossed his mind

“I know that it was presumptive, so I made it clear that no deal has been reached and that we are still in the negotiating stage”

He nodded “I understand Did they go away?”

“Actually, they did They seemed disappointed that it was all about business Can you believe that? This is a huge deal for Mirraccino I thought they’d be excited and asking for an exclusive, but nothing”

Grayson’sfor so”

She shook her head “That’s not happening Besides, o They don’t need another wedding already I have other things on ht now”

“Youwith your father?”

She nodded “But I don’t want to talk about that now I’ry”

He thought of what he’d discovered about the note, but he decided it could wait for a bit Solanced over at the candlelit table and wondered if Annabelle was hungry for foodor was she hoping for more kisses?