Liam The sharp click of heels echoed down the hallway as I sat there, a cigar smoldering between my fingers. The door swung open, and in stepped a blonde, tall, slender figure—poised, elegant, every movement deliberate. As she drew closer, she dipped her head slightly, eyes respectfully lowered. “Good morning, Mr. King,” she said softly. I gave a small nod and set the cigar down in the ashtray, clearing my throat. “No need to look so frightened, Jane. How was he?” She lifted her gaze then, a sly little smile curling her lips—one I mirrored without hesitation. “Let’s just say… he isn’t the worst,” she replied, her tone laced with amusement. I let out a low chuckle, shaking my head in disbelief. Hard to imagine this was the same man Mrs. Claire had come crawling to me about, practically begging me to make Pattie leave him alone. “Also, sir,” Jane continued, and I arched my brow. “It seems he did come here looking for Pat.” She shifted her weight, one hand resting confidentl
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