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“So, is being royalty or being a CEO why you’re able to buy out an entire bakery and give it away?”

It was a forward question, Jacqui knew, but the wine and co her feel warm and safe

Khizar chuckled at the slightly blunt question “A little of both, I suppose I am in the city for business, but I usedThe need to take care of those less fortunate is soe, so I try to act on that wherever I go” He cocked his head and added, “I suppose it is a bit of the royal privilege to know that I have enough s like that”

Jacqui raised her eyebrows “A bit?”

Khizar laughed in agreement “Okay, a lot”

Jacqui grinned “Still, I think you’re like a ht for a ”

Khizar laughed loudly, char Jacqui even more

“I like that I a”

Thequestions Khizar didn’t see about this fascinating man

She was intrigued by how far apart their life experiences were, and honestly, a little jealous She didn’t really want to be royalty; she was happy being a sie, close fa for a different life, one more like his

And, she had to admit, she was definitely attracted to Khizar He was handso, yes, but he was also kind It had been a long time since she’d felt like someone really knew her, and he had made that leap in just a few hours

Plus, he was fun They ate at least a bite of every dessert the restaurant offered, and drank more wine, and Jacqui hadtime

Even if it was just that one night, and she never saw Khizar again, Jacqui knew her life would be changed because ofhim

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