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Fury tore through me “I always knew you were a piece of work, Mother, but this is downright evil If you think for one minute—”

“I didn’t tell you this before, but I’ve written the first three chapters already I started off with soht off the bat”

My stomach roiled

“Five thousand a ary sweet

She was insane! Maybe all that Botox had contaminated her brain

“Think about it, Aria Lynne I’ll be in touch”

The line went dead I stared at the receiver for endlessto do with her?

chapter 13

I didn’t get ht and was monumentally relieved the next day when Mr Mysterious texted to takewith PR, discussing initial guest lists for the myriad pre-launch festivities The VIPs astounded rand opening

Aht

I had no idea what compelled me to be sassy—it wasn’t exactly advisable with thisAmano Pick me up yourself Maybe I was just that desperate to see him

I have business

I frowned Wished he could see it I replied: Is this a professional request?

You want answers, don’t you?

My heart picked up a few extra beats Had I really gotten through to him?