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He put one leg on the desk, sitting just a few inches away froave you free rein today, where would you go and ould you buy?’

She was silent for a few seconds Then, her head gave a little nod To his surprise she stood up

Because he’d changed position she was only inches from his face From close up, he had a much better view of her curves under her suit He could see the upward and doard movements of her chest beneath the muted satin of her shirt

Even more noticeable was her flawless complexion There was a warmth about Grace It see trustworthy But so else, a hint of vulnerability that just didn’t seeo away

He’d seen other little glimpses A spark of fire when he’d obviously annoyed her in the penthouse She’d taken a deep breath and answered hi her like a fool She kne to stand up for herself

His slanced at it An email he should deal with But the truth was he didn’t want to

‘What’s your idea for the hotel?’ he asked Grace

She blinked at the suddenness of his question, but she didn’tChrist Even you know that’ She raised her eyebrows ‘And you’ve givenit’

He picked up the phone on his desk and stared at her ‘Telland I’ll order a car for you’

She waved her hand and shook her head ‘I can catch the Tube’

This ti to have so back?’

She put her hand up to her mouth ‘Oops’

He asked again ‘So, where do you want the car to go?’

‘First Selfridges, then Harrods, then Fortnum and Mason’ She didn’t hesitate

‘You really think you can do all that in one day?’

She shook her head ‘Oh, no I can do all that in an afternoon You’ve obviously never met a professional Christmas shopper, Finlay’