Julian's heart skipped as soon as Dan spoke. He had spent the entire morning anxious about the meeting and wondering what he would say to her when he actually saw her, but hearing that she was there sent him into a full panic mode. "Mr Vale?" Dan called politely, standing by the door. Julian immediately cleared his throat and sat up straighter in his chair. He adjusted his tie, ran a hand through his hair, and then quickly stopped himself before he looked too eager. "Show her in," he said, forcing his voice to remain calm.The second Dan left the office, Julian grabbed a ransom file on his desk and opened it. He lowered his head and pretended to be engrossed by whatever was in the documents, acting like he had been working the entire time.A few seconds later, the door opened. He didn't look up at first, still absorbed in his act. Then, a familiar scent drifted through the room, causing him to pause. His grip tightened around the file. Even after all these years, her taste in per
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