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up to again?" I

phen Ralph? He was to be engaged to you before his

lph? But Grandpa, I just got divorced..."

to be good husband material, Clare plus he's still single. The offe

ay, Grandpa, I see. Ralph Tech is one of the biggest companies in the Technology Industry, and

is eyes shining with a warmth that belied his

uns in different industries. I don't want you to marry for bu

o say or do "Grandpa.." and the rest remained unsaid from my mouth w

ndship. I didn't know what to make of this sudden proposal, or why m

't met him," I said t

not your spec, I'll not set you up with an

ides I just got divorced, I need a little time before I jump into another marri

Grandfather said, his eyes shining with pride.

ining at the company, and I

elp but wonder about Stephen Ralph - Is he the right man for me, or was Grandfather just

focused on getting some rest. To

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uments, when his phone rang. He answered, expecting a business cal

t going?" I asked, set

ising news. Clare Sterling is divorced, and her grandfather is still willing t

d is for he

ho is my grandfathers closest friend but this seemed archaic, because his family's comp

randpa?" he said stil

I'm sure you'll like her," he

ger? Someone I didn't know, didn't love? I needed to know more about her, about

act. "I need you to look into someone for me. C

my mind wandered back to the conversation with my

ephen, I found something inte

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as determined to make a positive impression. I stoo

heels to match. It gave of a confident m, professional, and prepared aura. My hai

own the stairs. "Wow, sis,

stunning, Clare. Are you ready

preciation towards them. "Thanks

ing Industries, the company that had been in my family for generations, was finally wit

osh asked, push

building. Our grandfather was waiting for

have you back," he sai

him back. "It's great t

e located. Josh went to his assigned office while Grandfather led

u'll be working closely with our team to learn

y, this is a very nice office Grandpa. Thank yo

you around". I smiled at him, straightened my shoulders, and

rner, I scanned the room with confidence. But I suddenly