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“So I’m supposed to just turn around and leave?” Gabrielle breathed This was the worst thing that could happen She had been so happy about this job

She should have known it was too good to be true Had she really believed she had what it takes?

The blonde receptionist could only sit there with an uncoetic smile Gabrielle wanted to blaht She turned to leave, just as the phone on the desk started to beep

Gabrielle had already made a few steps toward the exit when the receptionist stopped her

“Miss Black? My boss just rang” The blonde had her bright sreed to grant you an audience That is, if you’re still interested in the job”

Gabrielle let out a ragged breath “Of course I a to work here”

“Very good This way please” The receptionist had moved from behind her counter and led Gabrielle down the hallway to two huge wooden doors that seemed carved from the finest and most expensive wood

She lightly rapped on the door twice and a deep, husky male voice told her to come in The receptionist opened the door and led the way for Gabrielle, whom she announced as there for the assistant job

As Gabrielle stepped froht sreen eyes, her face went slack Sitting there in a three-piece gray suit was Adaner five o’clock shadow

Moments seemed to freeze in ti sight of hie desk, he projected a presence of power and masculine excellence

Her instant state of panic didn’t go unnoticed by Adam; a shrewd slanced at the receptionist “You may leave now, Gretchen”

Gabrielle wanted to screao Don’t leave me with him! But no sound came from her lips and the door closed behind her

Ada at her from head to toe Gabrielle’s knees wobbled froaze She’d taken care with her appearance, frobut as poised as her attire, not when she was right before the one ain