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“It’s a three-bedroom suite,” he replies, his attention now on his laptop “Nothing needs to be arranged”

He says nothingme This is what Declan does when he has no further need ofabout me

Good thing we have firm lines drawn, and we know to stay on opposite sides at work Otherwise, feelings could get hurt But I knohen he’s concentrating on me and me alone

Now is not the time, and I’m perfectly okay with that

I ao I’ve never been, and it’s been on my bucket list Later, when he’s not so focused on work, I’ll inquire as to whether or not I hts

Quietly, I stand frolide across his office, thankful the plush carpeting silences the heels I’

Still, I can’t help one last glance over my shoulder, because he’s so handsome, ouldn’t I?

While his attention is still riveted to his screen and he seeet the distinct impression he is well aware that I turned around for one last look

CHAPTER 17

Declan

The board oes no differently than expected My father runs it with an iron fist When he steps down and I take over, I’ll do the sa It’s not by chance the Blackwood name is the leader for luxury hotels in the world It ca commitment to valued principles of leadership, purpose, and accountability My father’s father taught hiht me And I’ll teach my children if I have any

Today’s boardreviewed the minutes, accomplishments, and normal reviews of key performance indicators such as revenues and expenditures, research and develop since the last