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Author: Shyne
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Chapter 32: Turning Page

Leilani Moore

Jaxon was still standing too close, his eyes were on me and I shifted uncomfortably, wanting some space but knowing he wasn’t going to give it to me. “Jaxon,” I said, my voice firm but tinged with exhaustion. “I need you to move.”

He didn’t immediately comply, his eyes studying me with a look I couldn’t quite decipher. For a moment, I thought he was going to argue, to push further for something he wanted. But then, after a beat of silence, he finally stepped back. His face softened, and he took a seat across from me, clearly willing to drop the tension. His tone shifted almost instantly to that of a business-minded professional.

“I have reviewed the documents you sent over,” he began, “and everything you outlined has been considered. There are a few things we need to discuss, but more importantly, we will need to head to Paris.” He paused, his eyes briefly meeting mine. “There are investors there we need to meet, and we will also get a firsthand
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