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Alex takes another look, scanning the area surrounding the building He then gets into the vehicle and Antonio drives off Alex stops by his place, takes a quick shower, and changes into a suit Alex alears a suit to work, no matter what

He arrives to the office, switching on lights and opening his officeblinds Alex sits down in his brown leather chair, turns on his co to work before everyone else Gives himself time to think without any interruptions or distractions

Alex pulls out his phone, texts Katherine to let her know he’s e She responds with “That’s very kind – thank you” He s care of Katherine – not that she needed taking care of No, Katherine was quite capable of taking care of herself It just s for her that helped her out, made her life a little easier, and hopefully better

Katherine had certainly made his life better In theto hiine his life without her now

Alex gazes out of the , leaning back in his chair He was itching for the Cos he could to push it Since Katherine agreed to return to the country with hi, it was all he could think about Finish the hotel Have the opening celebration Return to the countryside with Katherine He had it all worked out in his mind

The office phone suddenly rings, jolting Alex out of his reverie Alex checked the time – 6:42 ae to be getting a call at this ti

Alex picks up the phone “McCall Enterprises”

A brief silence “Alex McCall,” the voice on the other end said The voice was female and Italian

Alex knew instantly who the voice belonged to Caprice Caprice Belmonte A blast from his wild past

He clears his throat, wondering why in hell Caprice was calling hiood

“Alex speaking,” he replies, all business

“Alex This is Caprice, Caprice Belo You remember?”

Alex gets up fro the phone with hi around The office was still empty, much to Alex’s relief He closes his office door quietly “Yes, I remember”

“We need to discuss sohtly She clears her throat, trying to keep her composure “And we need to discuss it in person, not over the phone Please”

Alex raises an eyebrow “In person, you say? Why is that?” He can tell in her voice so to cover it, trying to sound cool, but he knew His gut told him