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“And at the rate you’re going you won’t make it to forty-five,” Dr Nelson said flatly

Sebastian stood on his feet, no longer able to sit for this conversation “Fine, I’ll take a week off”

“One week isn’t good enough You need at least three months away from here” Dr Nelson leaned back in his chair and continued his speech “I know you don’t want to accept what I’et a second opinion, but my recommendation will stand And I will take it to the board if I have to If you don’t es to your lifestyle then you’re a stroke or a heart attack just waiting to happen I’e of seventy, like

Bas rolled his eyes heavenward “What if I take teeks off?” he asked, deciding to try and work a deal

“You need at least three months”

“What about a ive KFC a break and lay off the fried chicken, and I promise—”

“Threeto settle for three At the end of that time you’ll thank me”

Bas snorted before walking out the door He seriously doubted it

“Your brothers are here to see you, Mr Steele”

Bas frowned, wondering what they wanted Just as he’d known they would, they had bought into Dr Nelson’s reco to St John He was thankful his brothers had given him a week to tie up loose ends around the office instead of the two days Dr Nelson had suggested

He stood, crossing his arms over his chest, when the three walked in There was Chance, who at thirty-seven was the oldest Steele brother and CEO of the corporation Then caan as thirty-three and the head of the Research and Develope of Product Administration Of the three, Chance was the only one married