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*Nathaniel*

“Thank you for picking me up, Nathaniel.”

“No problem at all sir, it’s my pleasure.” I smiled. “So will Jude be joining us?”

“No, he has a prior engagement. Some other business dinner.” Russell stated.

“I see. Um, is Jude married?”

Russell laughed. “No, unfortunately not. He likes to play the field. He gets that from me.”

“Interesting. I like to play the field myself.” I lied.

“I knew I saw myself in you.”

“Yeah…Jude said he saw himself in Willow.”

“Yes, he does. He has a very deep interest in her and her career.” Russell informed me.

“Well, Willow sure is something special.” I commented.

“Yes, I suppose she is. I’m sure Jude will be able to help her. He likes taking people under his wing and doing all he can for them.”

“How nice of him.”

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Seeing Jude’s shocked face was so thrilling to me.

He thought he was going to get away with wining and dining my girlfriend? He had another thing coming.

“Nathaniel!” Willow said. “Hi…um and hello Mr. Howe.”

“You can call me Russel