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It was a text from Kennedy I read it quickly

“Anthony, I need you to stop on the way to the airport,” I announced The blood pounded between my ears

“We’re running tight on time”

I balledto ht now”

“Okay, sir Are you sure?”

“Absolutely”

I linked the address to the car, and I saw it pop up on his screen I reached into my carry-on I had made one stop between the bank andThe jeweler had called and said my order was ready for pickup I tucked the velvet box in my pocket

I didn’t knohat Kennedy had to say to ht to Paris

The car stopped and I cli I heard the piano before I walked inside Marguerite sht

“Your lady friend is already waiting for you” She grinned knowingly “I remembered her”

“You reuerite” I stooped to kiss her on each cheek

“I don’t have that many customers,” she replied

“That’s the charm of the place” I moved past her into the candlelit bar My eyes landed on Kennedy, sitting at the sao

Her hair cascaded around her shoulders It was more blond and sun-kissed now than e hada black jumpsuit She somehowin every way and I had fucked up any chance we had

“Hi” I stood at the edge of the table