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Chapter 7

Author: Ed Sundersen
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With a soft chuckle, Calla tilted her head. "I was just making sure I heard him right. Didn't expect such politeness from a man like him."

Fiona's smile faltered for a split second. Her brows pulled together, and a hint of irritation flashed in her eyes. She hadn't expected that kind of response, especially one that, to her, sounded like an insult to Norman.

"My, what a bold way to speak for someone in your position."

"Someone in my position?" Calla asked and scoffed. "You don't even know me"

"I don't need to..."

"Well, that saves us the trouble." Calla cut in with a smile and turned to Norman who had been silent the whole time. "I assumed the greeting was just for the room. But how thoughtful!"

How thoughtful? Was that all she could say? Fiona thought angrily and fisted her hand under the table. The only thing stopping her from snapping was Norman and the fact that Calla was with Julian Voss. But still, she couldn't just let it slide.

"I suppose manners must be optional wherever you
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