The two chatted as they strolled from store to store, buying clothes, shoes, stopping by a cosmetics boutique, then a jewelry shop.After hours on their feet, their legs aching, they finally settled into a quiet lounge bar to unwind, sipping drinks and listening to live music.Midway through, Suzy got up to use the restroom. On her way out, her phone buzzed—it was a call from a business partner she’d been negotiating with for weeks, one who’d always been reluctant to commit.She picked up right away. “Mr. Cook…”The voice on the other end didn’t waste time. “Miss Walsh, we’ve reconsidered the proposal you sent over. "If you're available, I’m at the Daytime Grand Hotel now and have thirty minutes before I leave for a business trip. If you can come by, we can finalize the contract today.”Excitement sparked in Suzy’s chest. “Absolutely! I’ll be there shortly. Thank you!”She hung up and returned to their booth, grinning as she filled Stellar in.“You want me to come with?” Stellar aske
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