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I wait as they exchange brief sain I can tell Reuy Stellan

“So Stephen is both?” I pick up where we left off before Mr Old Guy interrupted us

“Stephen likes to be the idea guy, start with his own inspiration then decide whether he wants to create it all himself or hire soroup of investors fund the final product”

“He sounds really smart”

“He’s the suy I know—and trustego, and a big bank account”

Squinting my eye up at him, I tease “I take it he doesn’t play ith others”

Again, I get that partial laugh “Not in the slightest”

We’re finally through the hall, and I see Stephen leaning with one elbow on a high-top table He’s also in a tux, and his blue eyes are intense

He’s actually very handsoht I think I can guess No one tells Stephen Hastings what to do

Reaching for lass of white wine as he moves me from Remi’s side to his “Stellan’s just across the rooo now, I think you’ll have him all to yourself”

I’er to ditch me, which smooths my ruffled feathers

Turning to faceWill you be okay hanging with this asshole for a few minutes? I promise to make it up to you”

Pressing my lips into a s”

His hands catchhere”

He speaks into hts a fire all through my insides