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‘I’ve spoken to Building Services,’ she said as she slid her pass through the door lock, turning with one hand on the handle to face Gabe ‘I a to turn Grandfather’s old office into the boardroo for one person—and I think he’ll be pleased with the gesture He is still President of the Board’

Polly knew everyone expected her to ht of occupying her grandfather’s chair, feeling hi of every change she made

‘Andbut Polly wasn’t fooled There was a sharpness in his eyes

‘The old boardrooot to keep her office, her grandfather would hopefully feel honoured and Gabe would get a brand-new office in keeping with his position But not a Rafferty office, not one with history steeped in its walls

‘Building Services are confident they can create a rooes and there’s already a perfectly good cloakroo wallpaper and furniture this week and it should be ready end of next week’

‘And where do I work in the meantime?’ His voice was still mild but Polly are of a stillness about hiaze She didn’t want to push too far, not yet Reluctantly she discarded her plan that he sit in her foyer, with Rachel, or that she find hier, open-plan offices where the rest of the backroom staff worked

‘We can fit a second desk in my room,’ she said ‘Just until you’re settled But, Gabe? Nomy assistant to sort out your laundry and’ she sed but kept her gaze and voice firm ‘you remain fully dressed and act appropriately at all times Understood?’

Gabe’s mouth quirked ‘Of course,’ he murmured

‘Good’ She pushed the door open

This was it, this here the ic happened

Polly blinked as she stepped out They had entered the hohts were switched to full, purposely dazzling to best showcase the silks, cushions, throws, ceramics, silverware and all the other luxury items Rafferty’s told their customers were essential for a coalleries devoted to technology, books, toys, food and, of course, fashion

Polly’s heart swelled and she clenched her fists She was home

And yet everything had changed She had changed