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45|At All Costs

Author: Val Sims
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-31 04:04:24
While one relationship ended in the presidential suite, another began at the Italian restaurant on the ground floor of The Castle.

Despite their shaky beginning, and once the introductions and initial angst were out of the way, Andrei and Anton warmed up to each other. It helped that they had a lot in common. Both men were raised by single and demanding fathers. Their educational backgrounds were similar, too, since they had attended all-boys boarding schools. They also had the same mindset regarding business and would stop at nothing to win.

Over a round of drinks and Cuban cigars, Anton took Andrei through a detailed presentation on Nexus and their shipping requirements. By the time they were done working out the surface details of their partnership, the restaurant was empty, save for a few patrons scattered around the dining hall.

With their business concluded, they shook hands again, with Andrei promising to send Nexus the contract in a few days.

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Debbie
Holly is so upset she is pushing everyone away. Andrei is not going to give up. Maybe give her the condo, then she will agree to a fake relationship with you.
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