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“Mr Sterling is the best”

Hope shook her head

Tony crossed the reception area and reached for the one cup re in the tray Then he sneezed violently

“Are you allergic?” Hope asked in what ent question ever

“Must be the roic to romance,” Skyler replied

“I’ve never had a reaction before,” he protested, eyes watering

“I’ll move mine into my office,” Hope said “Sorry”

“No probleain, and he had to move his cup as far away fro over

“I’ll put mine in the conference room,” Skyler offered Then she ruined it “If I have to”

“I’ll soldier on,” Tony said, his watery eyes showing his fortitude After another sneeze, he grabbed one of the doughnuts that he’d said he didn’t eat, then sought refuge in his office

Hope and Skyler exchanged shrugs “Poor thing” Hope cast her glance toward his now closed door

“I had no idea,” Skyler responded

Hope scooped up her bouquet and carried it to the credenza in her office

Skyler walked into the office “You forgot this” She held up Hope’s , she plonked herself down in a chair

“Do you mind?”

“I knoho they’re frorin, Skyler put down Hope’s cup, then settled back to sip her own

“Fine” Hope snatched up the envelope and slid her finger under the flap What can dinner hurt? “As you suspected, Rafe,” she informed Skyler “Just like yours, a thank-you for our efforts” The explanation was half right, but the lie was bitter

“Tell ht”