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Chapter 18 – Family Vacation Approaches

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It started with an unexpected phone call. Damon had just stepped out of a meeting when his mother’s voice came through, warm and filled with excitement.

"Two weeks in Nigeria," she said. "A beautiful resort, sunshine, and family. You’re coming, Damon—and bring Sienna."

Sienna had been surprised when Damon told her later that afternoon. She blinked at him from across her desk.

"They want me to come on a family vacation?"

"Apparently," Damon said with a small smirk. "My mother thinks you need a break from all the office drama."

Sienna hesitated. She liked Damon’s family well enough from the few interactions they’d had, but the thought of two weeks with them in another country was… a lot.

"I’ll only go if I can bring Jordan," she said finally.

Damon didn’t even blink. "Done."

Jordan’s excitement was instant when Sienna told him. "Nigeria? With Damon’s family? Oh, I’m in."

Two days later, Damon pulled up outside Sienna’s apartment in his sleek black SUV. Jordan was already waiting on the
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