LINDA My dad suddenly set his napkin down, pushed his chair back, and stood up from the table. He smoothed down his shirt, picked up his iPad, and glanced between Alaric and me with a smug look on his face. "Well, that was great, but I've got to run," my dad said, checking his watch. "I've got a conference call with the London team in about ten minutes, and it's going to run for at least three hours. Alaric, make sure you feel very much at home, okay? Help yourself to whatever's in the bar or the kitchen." "Don't worry about me, Richard," Alaric said smoothly, leaning back in his chair with a relaxed smile. "I know my way around." My dad turned his eyes to me, narrowing them in a warning tone that was half-serious and half-joking. "And Lin, do not come up to my study to disturb me for every little thing. I mean it. Keep yourself busy." I rolled my eyes, leaning back and resting my chin in my hand. "Yes, boss. Message received loud and clear." Alaric let out a low, amused
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