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His office was at the very end of the elegant, expensive suite of offices They passed thick wooden doors discreetly shut, behind which Francesca gli business in operation

Then they were at Angelo’s door, which was open, although the connecting door that led directly to his office was shut

‘I would prefer to surprise hiood luck too far She was shown in, although, when the door was quietly shut behind her, it was as good as a surprise because he was standing with his back to her, looking out of the n to thearound outside

‘I cannot ily captivated by the view outside ‘I have said all there is to say’

‘Well, I haven’t,’ Francesca said That brought a response He spun around sharply ‘In fact, I’ve only just begun, Angelo’ She stepped forward ‘Why didn’t you tell ina?’

‘This is neither the time nor the place for a personal confrontation’

’Conversation’

‘Whatever you want to call it’ He shrugged, looking at her, and used his interco Taking ti he never did, had never see He had spent the past couple of days wondering what in hell he was doing He had broken off his engage, but still…would he have broken it off had it not been for the reappearance of Francesca in his life? Now he had slept with her and, like a man with an appetite not yet sated, he wanted ainher a relationship and he had already proved to hi in front of hiel and his blood soared ild elation

‘Did you plan on getting me into bed when you ca hirabbed his jacket

‘I told you We’ll discuss this out of my office’

‘Why? In case I throw a hissy fit and all your buddies co on?’

Angelo paused and looked at her ‘Nohy do you iine that I would care what all et that I own all of theement?’