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"Honestly, I can't be more glad that you agreed," Travis said to Alison with a broad smile, as he ate slowly from the food before him. "Considering the fact that you were the same person emphasizing on professionalism"

Alison's face reddened in embarrassment as she looked away. "This is different Travis, I mean we are only celebrating our victory right?"

"Goody two shoes," he mocked, "there is always an excuse.”

Alison heard him, and, of course, she was not going to let that slide...she was a lawyer for a reason.

Alison's eyes widened in amusement as she set down her fork, locking her gaze with Travis's. "Coming from the cold, jerky CEO huh?" She wriggled her eyebrows and returned her gaze back to her food innocently.

"Oh so now you're playing dirty, huh!" Travis laughed, his deep voice resounding through Alison's head and reminding her of old times.

"Hey..don't get it twisted alright? Ssomeone has got to keep you on your toes, Mr. CEO," Alison grinned.

The banter continued, and unlik
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