"Go ahead and keep the gift," Sean said, his smile faint. "We'll skip coffee today. You can treat me next time.""This is way too much. I really can't accept it. Please take it back," Macie said quickly. "You didn't even look at it before deciding that it's 'too much'," Sean remarked, amused."Mr. Hart, anything you give couldn't possibly be cheap," Macie replied smoothly."You sure have a knack for flattery. Take it. It's nothing. It's just a little something," Sean teased. He didn't give her much choice, either. He reached out and placed the gift bag directly into her hands.Normally, that kind of flattery would have turned him off, as it always reeked of self-interest. But coming from Macie, he knew she was doing it on purpose, half-mocking, half-playing along."Now that you've taken the gift, you can't speak ill of me anymore," he added, grinning before turning and walking away.Macie stood frozen for a second, blinking in surprise. She had a sinking feeling that Alice must
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