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I nodwas complete and we could just take off

“Let’s get back to work, then” Asto return to the country, the fulfill the hotel take shape was enough to get my mind focused on the job at hand

“Good,” Alex replied, sounding pleased He returns to his desk, sits down and hands me a list of various iteot to handle this week” Alex begins to review the list, and as he speaks, I glance down at the piece of paper, pulling out et busy

After a non-stop day of conference calls with investors, s with the architect, and a site visit to the hotel, I was feeling energized, happy to be back at work, thoughts of country living put on the back burner For now

The Cos nicely, approxi to be the premier hotel in London And best of all, it was on schedule and under budget

Alex appeared extremely pleased with the current state of the hotel’s developin the rearview mirror, a small smile on his face

We stayed busy well into the evening By seven, Alex insisted that I go hoet some rest

“It’s been a really busy day, Katherine Go home Get some sleep,” Alex said

“What about you? I can stay and help finish these reports,” I said, wanting to help

“I’ to finish up I’ll stay o home and rest I insist Antonio will drive you ho with him

“Okay,” I reply, sht up with me I need some sleep

“Good night” Alex leans over to kissmine Even in my exhausted state, he knows exactly how to turn me on

“Good night,” I say, cupping his cheek, running my thumb across his bottom lip “See you tomorrow”

Antonio arrives in a Range Rover, the color of red wine this ti to a set used to this, I thought, not for the first time

As we drive along, it beco down “Antonio, thank you some around these last few months It’s a real treat, and I just want you to kno much I appreciate it”