REVENGE AGAINST THE RUTHLESS BILLIONAIRE

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assistants, you'd think he'

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ts begging for an interview with Nikola

watch. "Let's go over some facts

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with him and the promise of a book deal. It was

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is is Isabelle Martins," I said

, sending a flutter through my stomach. "I was looking forward

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friend from Russia just arrived

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but she's feeling emotional and won't let go. I hate to do this

lines to meet," I explained. "Could we possibly do the in

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nt with a chuckle. "It's admirable that you prioritize your frien

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ding. See you tomorrow

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interview on his agenda, I was will

white skirts with matching golf shoes, and caps. I was armed with my no

n Thompson again who ar

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ether. Surely he wouldn't stan

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me his phone. "He'll

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nov. I'm so busy. I'll have

y little time. I'm a busy man, and I don't think I could grant you

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e a third chance. But Nikolai was different. I had a multi-book deal

lm myself. "Okay. I'll see

ous. "You're very kind, Miss

alled into fists. I turned to Amara, keeping

up again at dinner tonight,