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Chapter 146- An Offer with Strings Attached

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“From Laurent Financials.”

Amelia sat a little straighter in her chair.

“What can I do for you, Mr. Laurent?”

“A lot, Miss Hart.”

The words slipped out so naturally that Amelia immediately felt a flicker of irritation, though she couldn’t quite explain why.

There was a brief pause before Roy cleared his throat.

“My apologies, Miss Hart. That… came out rather poorly.”

His voice softened into one of practiced politeness.

“I was wondering if you could spare me a little of your time. I’d like to di
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