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Jacqui blushed and tried to deflect his praise with a small joke

“Thanks, Mr CEO I appreciate that”

“Really, Jacqui, I’ve had everything given to me in life I admire your resilience”

Then, Jacqui said quietly, “Thank you, Khizar”

The server brought their appetizers and Jacqui decided to change the subject

“What about you? Where do you call home? What’s your family like?”

“So many questions!” But he smiled as he said it “I aht now, I live and work in the capital city, Al Nud”

Jacqui shook her head “I’m so sorry, I haven’t heard of it,” she said as she picked up her fork

Khizar waved off her embarrassment

“Not er country It’s a true jewel of the region, though, and rather progressive as well Because of our small population and rich natural resources, the country is able to support a healthy lifestyle for all our citizens”

“I’ve never had the chance to travel outside the United States, but it sounds lovely”

“It is a beautiful country,” he said “And one that appreciates lass toward her in a salute

Jacqui had never found herself blushing quite so much in such a short amount of time “And your family owns a jewelry company there?”

Khizar nodded “As I, well, I’m asheikh”

Jacqui, who had just picked up her glass to take a drink, almost choked on her wine “You’re a prince?”

“A sheikh, but, yes” He studied her expression “I know Americans can be funny about royalty, but I hope that’s not a problem”

Jacqui’s eyebrows climbed up her forehead

“No, no proble”

He gave her a cocky grin “Oh, good I hate being what people expect”