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“Didn’t say you were If you think it will be easy working with Renard, then you’re either dumb or delusional It will be hell But if anyone can do it, it’s you You’re sh backbone not to let him step all over you It’s the perfect solution for me And you”

She chewed at her lip “I don’t know”

“Plus, it co the pot He couldn’t allow her to stay here Wouldn’t

Her eyebrows rose “Really? Where?”

“My guest house”

She snorted “Right Heard that one before”

“Really? Know a lot of people with guest houses?”

“Not exactly Just had a lot of offers of accos”

“I believe IMore like a chain around your neck, choking you to a slow death Did I mention the other three pastry chefs he sent off in tears? One used to be a prison guard”

“So let ht I ith Renard as a pastry chef and you’ll lethelp and you’ll give me a place to live?”

“That’s right”

“And that’s it?”

“Oh, no, there’s more”

“That’s what I thought” A cynical look crossed her face

“You’ll also have to agree to my protection while you live there”