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“Not in the slightest” The frost in her voice needed to go “I’ve already done a couple of hours’ worth of research Now that you’re here, I want to go over my notes with you”

Would she balk if he yanked her into his lap and kissed that frown upside down? Since the door was open, he resisted But only just And only for now

It was better to deal with business during daylight hours Probably

“All right Lay it on me I am a fount of advice”

Her brow raised as if she didn’t quite believe hiot yet How do you know you’ll have anything valuable to contribute?”

“I’m motivated Plus, you of all people should be aware of my résumé when it comes to that”

“Well, then I’e One”

Maybe herjokes

Meainst his fingers, all that hair like silk in his fingersyeah

It was totally worth taking a shot

“My first piece of advice is to relax,” he said smoothly Cass hadn’t e couldn’t work his charht “Second, I advise you to have dinner with ht But let’s actually eat this time”

Other than a slight eye roll, she held herself iive away her thoughts “I can’t display that on a presentation at a boardI need results and I need them today”

“Then sit down and let’s hash it out,” he suggested with a nod at the other chair “I’h I was called to the principal’s office the way you’re towering over me”

With a piercing side eye aimed pointedly in his direction, she perched on the other chair but he had the distinct impression she didn’t like the idea He held his hands up in silent proed with a muttered, “Yeah, we’ll see”