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No one speaks as we ride the elevator to the first floor I’ so interested in healthcare and wondering why that’s the case when he breaks the silence, turning to , Miss Banks”

“No way, I found it fascinating I’ve been wanting to know ive him a wink

Stephen lifts his chin as if he won a bet “So I was right Not an assistant”

Re like the butt of his friend’s jokes “You know, I thought I was pretty good at figuring people out, too, but I realize I’ht”

Stephen patslots and lots of people”

I frown, pretending to be troubled “Actually, I think I just ed as a conceited asshole the ineer”

He laughs out loud “You’re absolutely right, I aton And possibly you”

We’re out on the sidewalk facing Radio City Music Hall saying our goodbyes, when Stephen grips his friend’s shoulder and points atonto her She’s smart”

Remi’s arm slides around my waist, and my heart beats a little faster “I intend to”

We have a spectacular view of the E frolass of Beaujolais, watching the lights flicker all around this a his hand on habout his world

“I’ve gotta say, you’re the first girl I’ve met to stand up to Stephen like that” The pride in his voice fills me ars you did, but never do”

“If you’d ainst the rail, adht shines in his eyes, the way that dimple teases me when he smiles

Relass of the red wine, and he’s so perfectly elegant “I remember you said your dad made you question your choices You didn’t say he ”

Tilting uess I didn’t really realize it until just now”

“Silver lining?” His voice is gentle “You’re not afraid of anything”