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Henry was the only one from the maintenance crew allowed in this restricted area, unless absolutely necessary And the housekeepers per were all to finish their work prior to noon, when Sterling and Alexander returned fro, followed by racquetball, showers, and brunch They’d missed all of that today, however, since they’d flown into San Francisco frowith either of them
And not an impressive one at that on her end
She said, “I apologize for the mess and the noise I haven’t dropped a tray since I was sixteen But Mr Sterling’s ht uard”
“An understandable reaction And I apologize for both of us startling you I didn’t want you to cut yourself on that vase As for JaxWell He’s been in a bad mood for seven years Don’t take it personally”
Lily couldn’t tell if he was joking His deood-natured Laid-back even Surprising considering how intensely he played the piano She’d studied up on both men and had found herself inexplicably lured into the coh, admittedly, she hadn’t been nearly asviolin
That sort of raw emotion had not been captured in theto the estate There was a poignant sense of yearning behind this particular arrange for more But no sound came from the music room now
Pulling herself together, Lily gathered up the tray and said, “I’ll return shortly with fresh tea and leave it on the table”
“Don’t bother We’ll take a pass this afternoon Jax and I are headed into the city We won’t be back to the estate until one or two, so on’t be in need of your services this evening”
“Cocktails and dinner before the opera and then a VIP party afterward,” she recited “Greta informed me of the events Your tuxedos, overcoats, and scarves were delivered fro the roo else you need, please don’t hesitate to ring me Even when you return I’m available to you both twenty-four seven”
That was a huge commitment, but not unco herChrist She wouldn’t sleep for the entire two-nment if that was required of her
Her father had instilled a sense of duty in her fro in her eyes Lily had a grand plan for therolled around, and she wouldn’t let anything derail her fully plotted-out adventure
Making it imperative she do a top-notch job here—and not lust after her boss Or bosses Because if Jackson Sterling was as striking in real life as Lexington Alexander
Oh, good Lord
She bit back a moan
Didn’t help aze slid over her a bit too slowly, a bit too suggestively A spark between her legs was the absolute last sensation she needed to feel But she did—and it rocked her to the core