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“Wouldn’t want to get in the way of TayFor’s success,” Harvard said somb

erly

“You know,” Jonathan said, turning serious, “she’s done that with every boyfriend Rachel’s ever had; soet along”

“It’s because Rachel never cared one way or another about those guys And”—he kept his eye on the desk, where Charles was giving Ryan a hard time—“I’m not her boyfriend; I’m her fiancé”

“Does she know you aren’t pretending?”

Harvard cocked an eyebrow “Do I look like an idiot? Stealth is the only way to deal with your sister You sneak in under her radar and slowly occupy her territory Then one day, she looks around, and she’show it happened”

“I almost feel sorry for you” Jonathan chuckled “You have no idea what you’re up against”

Harvard ”

“Typical It’s always bloody Uncle Charles The sooner that ives us all peace, the better”

As they approached the desk, Preston and his brother, Marcus, arrived for the day They nodded politely at Harvard before turning their attention to where Charles was arguing with Ryan

“I will not hand over norant about our policy Phones and personal devices are, and always have been, alloithin this building Call your supervisor I want to speak to Terrance immediately”

“Charles,” Jonathan said as they reached the desk, “what’s the problem?”

“The probleive him my phone Where’s Terrance? He needs to deal with this” He looked around as if expecting the iven that he was still locked up in Benson Security’s basement

“I’ to hide his distaste “Since that left us rather in the lurch, I’ve asked Harvard to step in until we find a replacement”

“Harvard?” For a second, it looked like Charles’ head was about to explode