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“I don’t norrin “So I’ll have whatever they enjoy”

“I’uel left them for the wine cellar

“This is so nice of you” As Izzy lowered her bag to the floor, the strap caught on the end of her fork, raking her silverware off the table She shrugged and laughed “I’ my wine in a sippy cup?”

God, she’s so adorable Jay reached down and retrieved her silverware froet some more”

“Are you from Dallas, Izzy?” Clay asked

She nodded “I’ve lived here all my life The farthest away I’ve ever been was Odessa on my honeymoon with the ex”

“Odessa, Texas?” Clay looked puzzled “That seems like an odd choice for a honeymoon”

“For a honeymoon, yes, but the people are very friendly The asshole insisted we go there because his cousin was the er of a hotel that we stayed in for free So much for the cruise the jerk prohter She just graduated with her BBA last May and is currently working on her MBA I would love to introduce you to her She’s quite beautiful and smart”

“Just like herto play hter, but he and Clay were interested only in Izzy

She nervously reached for her glass and would have knocked it off the table had he not touched her hand That brief touch of her delicate fingers ignited a blaze inside him

“That would’ve been quite theme, Jay”

“My pleasure, my lady” He kissed the back of her hand

“I’ve said too much I’m sure you can tell already that I’m not just a klutz I’m also a motormouth” She took a sip of water “Maybe we should talk about the project your uncle has put us in charge of?”

Before they could answer her, Miguel returned holding a bottle of wine

“This red is froion of uel removed the cork “Dense and rich on the palate, with notes of licorice and chocolate, and a hint of blackberry This will pair perfectly hat Roberto isyou”