Scarlett's POVThe tension in the penthouse grew thicker as I waited for Xavier to say something, and I noticed he was contemplating whether he should tell me or not. I actually wanted to tell him that he didn't have to, but I held my tongue.I wouldn't let him be disappointed."Xavier, are—""I know. I'm going to talk," he interrupted, and I nodded. "But I want you to promise me one thing," he said as he squeezed my hands lightly."What's that?""You are not going to hate me, no matter what. Promise me that," he said flatly."Hate you? You know that's not happening. We're partners, Xavier," I mumbled."I know, but that doesn't count, Mama, so promise me," he repeated."Okay, I promise you, Xavier Sinclair. I'm never going to hate you..." I trailed off as I smiled at him. "So tell me already.""I... am not a boss at a publishing company," he said, and I gasped, trying my best to act shocked."What? Then your company...""Yes, that's a camouflage," he explained."Oh, okay. So what do y
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