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rough the penthouse. It was a strange combination of sensations, comforting yet disorienting. She s

ounter, a cup of coffee in hand. He looked impossibly put together for so early in

he said, grabbing a

e replied withou

s sip. "So, what's on the agenda today? More

rcing green eyes locking onto hers. "Som

on her coffee. "S

at a p

t... unexpected. I didn't think you'd hav

ly. "If you're going to play the

ed like money and exclusivity. The sales associates swarmed the mom

hat an honor," o

before turning to E

"Something? Wh

ed a wardrobe that fits your new role. Formal events, bu

ed. "You can'

e said, his tone leavin

r her to try on, Ella couldn't help but feel lik

ssed over, Ella emerged from the fitting room in a sleek b

his expression unreadable as

asked, cross

," he sai

Wow, don't overwhelm me

the corner of his mouth. "Ar

into situations like

ng flicker in his eyes, amusement, perhap

they'd be dining at an exclusive rest

with it. She'd already learned that a

ting, soft music, and an air of sophistication

r on everything from table etiquette to the

muttered under her breath

row. "Do you have a

on. "No. But if you're going to treat me like a s

ckled, a low, rich sound

e said, signalin

the air between them felt..

" Ella asked suddenly

ssion darkening. "I told you be

an answer,"

tense. "You don't need to kno

hiver down her spine, but she

ed the door for her, a rare gestur

she said soft

ver's side, Ella couldn't shake the feeling that beneath his cold exterio

part and hope that she didn'