CHAPTER 47“The thing I wanted to talk about…” I hesitated, inhaling deeply. “You see, I don’t have any feelings for Pierre. Honestly, I was ready to step aside, to let things be, but Boss Valerion keeps getting in the way. He doesn’t want me to let go.”I looked at her carefully, trying to gauge her reaction. “So now… I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and I came up with something. What if you and I… joined forces?”Her frown eased, just slightly, the sharpness in her features softening as she tilted her head, studying me.“For what?” she asked.“It’s not that I’m trying to embarrass you,” I started. “But Pierre told me himself... he doesn’t like you. And honestly, from what I’ve seen, something is missing.”Her expression didn’t change, but I could feel her glare burning into me. “You’re beautiful, no doubt about that. You’ve got the looks, the body… everything that could make a man fall at your feet,” I said. “But your attitude... well, that’s where everything falls apart.”
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