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“Good businessto find out all I could about him

“Excellent There’s a fund-raiser planned for mid-October that I have to attend in Scottsdale I’d like you to go with me”

I s instantly dissipating “Sure Thanks for the invitation”

He gave me a sort of as if I wouldn’t invite you look Then asked, “How’d your work go?”

A diversionary tactic Quickly off the subject of him and on to Ari

That just wouldn’t do So I briefly said, “Since the grand opening is a week after Christmas, all of the holiday decorations will still be up—I presume” I crooked a brow at him We hadn’t yet discussed this

With a nod, he told me, “They’ll complement the launch perfectly And we’ll want them up for the pre-launch activities, anyway The holiday season is a great time of year to show off the Lux”

“I agree” Phew “So, that’s , ornaht”

His grin was a grateful one that made his beautiful eyes sparkle “I knew I could trust you with this Really, Ari How did you ever doubt yourself?”

I dragged in a slow breath, let it out on a long sigh “Dane I haven’t done anything yet I’ to move on to the iood it’ll take et all the decorations up in time for the initial events”

“I have absolute faith you’ll pull this off Preferred planners don’t uess”

“Not so far…” I picked at nificance of my role in the ope

ning of the hotel More than that, I felt the incredible need to bring it all together, flawlessly executed, not for my personal success but for Dane and the Lux

Despite the weight on my shoulders and the constant please, God, keep hts, I knew Dane needed me to be spot-on—so that he could contend with all the problems he continually encountered on-property

“I won’t let you down,” I assured hiht