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“Do you really have to be so facetious, Rachel?” Her father dropped back into his seat, looking frustrated “This is serious Someone almost stole the det

ails of our flagship drug We’ve invested ten years in research and developlitch in the system, the information would have made it into the hands of our competitors If anyone had put it into production before us, it would have meant millions of pounds down the drain Who knohat our spy has already sold or is planning to sell now? All I know is that if we don’t stop them fast, it will be the end of the company Is it too much to ask that you sacrifice a feeeks of your life to help prevent that?”

“Is it necessary to be so dramatic?” she asked him

“Apparently it is, because you aren’t taking this seriously”

“Oh, I’ it very seriously I just don’t think I’m the best person for the job”

“You’re the only person for the job” Callu such a whiny ean”

Rachel gave hi to insult lish?”

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Harvard shifted in his seat, drawing all eyes to hiainst his shoulder ht She couldn’t help but appreciate the cut of his jacket andblack shirt They’d obviously been tailored to fit his larger-than-average frame to perfection

When she eventually looked at his face, he had that secretive little sain She frowned, and he smiled wider

“Gentleive us the room for a second? I think Rachel and I have to discuss this alone”

“I disagree,” Rachel said as her father and Callum practically ran out the door

“Don’t forget we’re having a faht,” her father called over his shoulder “We’re expecting you at seven No excuses” He caught Harvard’s eye “I’ too”

“Father—”