I look at the stranger. I never expected him to straight-up point at me as the woman of his choice. My heart skipped a beat, caught between shock and a weird thrill. Was it the alcohol talking, loosening his tongue, or was he just teasing to keep the night interesting? I peered at him with scrutinizing eyes, searching his face for any hint of a joke, but damn, he was dead serious. Those intense green eyes held mine without flinching; he meant every word. He really wanted me as his woman, and for the life of me, I couldn't figure out why. What made me stand out in his world of family drama and high-stakes expectations?He chuckled, clearly enjoying my wide-eyed reaction. "What's with that look? You shouldn't be surprised.""What the fuck? You just said I'm the woman of your choice. Of course I'm surprised!" I snorted, trying to play it cool even as my pulse raced. "Don't mess with me! I'm not in the right mind for bullshit pickup lines tonight.""I'm not messing around," he stated firm
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