The towering CEO beside him, however, was staring at me with a deep, tormented frown that made my skin prickle."I'm okay, sir," I said, keeping my tone polite but cautious. "Um, thank you both for bringing me here, but it's completely unnecessary, really. It was just a small accident. I think I just sprained an ankle, surely—"I glanced over at Jerome Washington, watching his frown deepen so severely it looked like a physical wound on his face."Bringing me here to this ridiculous, expensive suite isn't necessary," I continued, clearing my throat. "Given that you're paying for all this, right, Mr. Washington?"He swallowed hard, his broad shoulders tensing as he gave a tight, unnatural nod, staring at me as if I were speaking a foreign language."Well, mind you, I don't have the money to pay you back," I blurted out, feeling a sudden wave of embarrassment flush my cheeks. "As you can see, I'm just an elementary school teacher. I can't afford another hour in a place like this—""Don't
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