SOPHIA LANCASTER I came down from the plane and as I walked, I couldn’t help but think about what Ethan said back at Napa.I want you to miss me, he had said."I hate you," I whispered through clenched teeth."You're late," Daniel said by way of greeting. He didn't ask how the flight was, he scrutinized my face, his lip curling slightly. "And you look exhausted, you have bags under your eyes.""Good morning to you too, Daniel," I said, my voice flat. "Yamamoto is already at the office. The legal team has the final drafts printed, we are just there to sign and shake hands. If you look tired, he'll think you're hesitant."I slid into the backseat of the car, and Daniel climbed in beside me, immediately tapping on his tablet. "We have two hours to get you changed, I've laid out the beige skirt suit, it's modest. Yamamoto doesn't like flash.""No," I said.Daniel's fingers stopped moving, and he turned his head slowly to look at me. "Excuse me?""I said no," I repeated, turning to face
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