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There were a fewan incorrect pronunciation of Malik’s last na able to fatho to some of his childhood friends

To Aht slowly drew to a close The gallery owners cut the ribbon on their new art wing, as well as announcing a large donation to the local hospital, and finally, around allery

FIVE

The pairlimo and sat in silence as they were driven back to Malik’s hos to ask, and so much frustration to express that she couldn’t even put her thoughts together Why had heher what her role was? Saying she could have been ht was beyond an understatement Not toon such a gigantic ruse to his family?

“You did a fantastic job tonight,” Malik said finally, stretching back in his seat

“Thanks,” she said curtly “Although you could have, oh, I don’t know, given me a little time to prepare? Explained this wasn’t a play but a weird sham; that the sheikh you mentioned back at The Delphi was actually you?”

“You’resurprised

“Of course not,” Airl fashion “I can’t be mad at you, you’re my boss Remember?”

He watched her for a moment and took a breath As if on cue he perked up once ht you were my fiancée”

She narrowed her brows and fought a smile “Hilarious”

This drive was long enough without aard tension filling the room Malik had mentioned that his residence was on the outskirts of town, but didn’t say it would take nearly an hour to get there Well, that was just peachy, Ao anywhere, they'd have to waitout for breakfast; she'd be dead of starvation by the time they reached their destination

“I’h his hair “Everything happened so fast, I just… I trusted you, and you did well, so my trust wasn’t misplaced You played the perfect part”