loor-to-ceiling windows of her new Park Avenue penthouse. Her per
eup that was bold and powerful, a stark contrast to th
ters to attend an executive meeting with Culver. It woul
olls-Royce was waiting. But standing
rumpled, and his eyes were wild. He saw Denice, and his eyes lit up, onl
trying to grab her arm, but
wer my texts?" he demanded, his voice thick wi
s if she were looking at a stranger. "Mr. Slat
stepped out. Dressed in a severe black suit, his mere presenc
and slid an arm around her wais
low, gentle voice. "Are you ready? The meeting is about to start."
, furious red. "Let go of her
missive and icy. "Us?" he repeated. "You will soon
She suddenly turned to Jairo and smiled. It was a smile he had n
t's my birthday tomor
Denice had always quietly arranged her own birthdays.
face, Denice's smile deepened
ve you anything!" Jairo said desperately,
g Island," Denice said, he
oze. "What... what did you say? T
ou just say you'd give me anything I want? Or are
s face shifting from pal
ion, a thrill of pure satis
becoming soft and dependent. "Da
roking her hair, his eyes full of ad
bit out the words through clenched teeth. "
ally touched Denice'
mply turned to Culver and said, "L
the top of her head with his hand as she got
ro standing alone on the sidewalk like
faded. She stared out the windo
ice flat, "I told you I would get you what you
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