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Janet Winget POV

“After you.” Lucian opened the passenger door, and I slid in. He circled around and took the driver’s seat.

Night had already fallen, and of course, I’d agreed to dinner—he asked.

Not like I had much of a choice. He did help me, and I’d managed to review everything on time.

But my head still buzzed from that kiss on my forehead… and the way he’d said he got hard because I cursed at him.

This man had screws loose. That much was clear. No matter what I did—curse him, slap him, glare—he’d either flirt or get turned on. A normal person wouldn’t react like that.

And now, he’d even refused his driver so he could take the wheel himself. Sitting beside him as he drove, sleeves rolled to his elbows, forearms flexing—I wasn’t going to lie. He was hot. Not just hot—gasoline.

“What restaurant are you taking me to?” I glanced at him. His eyes stayed on the road.

“The food will be great. You don’t have to worry about where I’m taking you.”

Same evasive answer. He never gave a strai
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