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“I’m very happy to have you on the team” Phoebe smiled and then left

Nic really did like his new boss Even though his et closer to Ashley, he believed this was actually going to be a very good career move At least he hoped so “What time is dinner, Ashley?”

“It’s two thirty” She looked at the time on her cell “I have a run with a friend at four Let’s see I can be ready by seven How about you two?

“Absolutely,” Sylas answered

“Seven will be great” The idea of going on a date with Ashley once again felt great, even if Sylas would be dragging along

“Are you both staying at the Dream Hotel?” she asked

“I am,” he said

Sylas nodded “Me, too”

“I’ll have the limo pick you up at seven thirty” She walked out of the conference roo him alone with Sylas

Sylas turned to hiain?”

“It’s not ideal, but I’ll live with it—or should I say, ‘I’ll live with you?’ Regardless, I plan on finding my own place as soon as I can I’m here for one reason, Sylas I’m here for Ashley”

“Yeah You and me both”

He glared at his former best friend but didn’t say another word Not necessary Sylas already kne he felt

He would keep planting one foot in front of the other until Ashley was back in his arain In my arms only

Ashley came back into the conference room “Lucas is here Are you ready?”