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Her accusation spools through ht And that won’t change

So why a?

Maybe I’ Maybe there’s another way to work this situation to everyone’s advantage Maybe…

But there’s not I’ve known for a while that I could prevent the coirl I can’t have both I’s for Sloan or the fact they’re growing every day, I have to choose my boss He’s my best friend And I owe him

Still, I draga bite ofto analyze why I’leefully finish this thing off

Then I realize why Not only will Sloan hate me…but I don’t knoill happen to her professionally

That’s not your responsibility

Isn’t it?

I wrestle with that, turning it over inforheavily Given the hour, he’s likely spending quality ti your ass in the gym?”

“You wish” I snort “Hey, I’er on our backdoor takeover of Reservoir But I need so first”

“Shoot”

I take a deep breath Here goes nothing… “Protection for Sloan She can’t be out of her job”

In fact, I think she deserves a giant-ass proest the rest ofthat up

“What? Buddy, this girl is the eneet that you want to protect her It’s natural But business and pleasure don’t mix”

“That didn’t stop you fro Nia” The words are out before I can think twice