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Cole knew that to be true Deacon was stubborn and prideful He’d never chased after a wo his heart into a relationship It was the reason they lost Tessa

All she wanted was to hear hi for theh to be vulnerable

Cole worried he never would

The conversation was interrupted when Deacon’s private elevator buzzed He pressed the speaker button

“Yes?”

“It’s Johnson I have your payment from Cal Mantelli”

Deacon eyes lit He punched in the code that would give Johnson access to use the executive level “We ondering where you were”

“It took a little longer than I thought I’ll be right up”

Cole looked at his friend “You sure you don’t want to back out of this? Have Johnson take her back?”

“No fucking way I won her fair and square You’re going to thank me I swear”

They stood as the lights on the elevator in the corner office began to illued on the pressed cuffs of his shirt Deacon straightened his tailored jacket There was a nervous energy that ran between them

The doors retracted and Johnson walked into the office, carrying a woman over his shoulder

“Put me down,” she squealed She kicked and thrashed in his hold Her blond hair flew in all directions

All he could see were limbs

“That’s enough, Johnson,” Cole instructed hi