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Chapter 132

Author: Lean
Sydney couldn't read Julian, so she instinctively leaned back. "Mr. Sterling, are you trying to set me up with someone?"

"I could." Julian's broad shoulders loomed as he bent closer, nearly engulfing her. His voice was smooth, coaxing. "So, what kind of guy do you want to have fun with?"

The earlier words had slipped out before Sydney could stop them. If she backed down now, he would only laugh at her again. Thus, she straightened, put on a serious face, and began listing her requirements.

He
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