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‘Can I buy you a drink?’

Was he joking? ‘It’s been a long day’ She kept her back turned so Quinn couldn’t see her cheeks flushing with the memory of humiliation His idea of free love wasn’t hers She was better off without him

‘Are you sure?’

‘I’m quite sure, thank you’

She hadn’t realised Quinn was right behind her and bun of ainst hireat amusement ‘Excuse me, please…’

She didn’t want this; she didn’t want to feel Quinn’s heat war her of what they’d shared She certainly didn’t want hi memories better left undisturbed

She exhaled with relief when Quinn stood back ‘I would prefer it if we could keep everything between us on a professional level,’ she said, staring into eyes that were nowhere near convinced

‘Suits me’ A faint smile played around the corner of Quinn’s mouth

‘We’ll have the presentation ready for you very soon My girls are ready’

‘And you, Magenta?’

‘I’m ready too,’ she assured him

The crease in Quinn’s cheek deepened ‘Any chance you htened up by the time the party comes around?’

‘I’ll be on the cocktail bar,’ she said ‘And I’llyou like’

Quinn hu appropriate to wear?’

‘An apron?’

‘I was thinking of solamorous than that’

‘So you’d approve of?’

‘Pleasing me would be a first’