ELEANOR POV"Let’s make a quick detour to a café.”“Understood, Miss Eleanor.”I lean back against the plush leather seat and check my phone, but I stop myself from typing. I really don't want to ruin my good mood by facing the sour deflation that always follows when Banks ignores my texts, or worse, reads them and chooses not to reply.Vandiver pulls up and parks alongside a quiet, less crowded pastry shop on a neat corner. Before he can even step out to handle his usual security protocol and open my door, I pop the latch myself and step onto the sidewalk,when I notice his absence “Why aren’t you coming inside?” I ask, turning back to look at him.“I’ll be waiting out here by the vehicle, miss.”Refusing to take no for an answer, I reach out, grab his wrist, and physically drag him along with me through the entrance.“Welcome, ma'am. Welcome, sir,” the hostess greets us warmly.“Thank you.” I offer a cheerful little bow to the front-door security guard while Vandiver gently tries to
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