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“I told you I keep my promises, Cassandra.”
I chuckle, biting his lip in a warning and soothing it with my tongue.
“You also promised to wine and dine me before eating your dessert,” I breathe out.
“Does this mean we aren’t going on a date since we broke the rules?” He strokes my cheek, concerned I might back down, and pulls me on my shaky feet.
“We crossed the line. If you fire me for seducing you, I should use all the p
ros of dating a man in charge before leaving.”
“No, my little rebel, you’re not leaving. Besides, you should enjoy everything life has to offer and kick it in the balls while doing it.” He leans to kiss me, holding me like he’s protecting me from what’s to come. “You should know I don’t share my personal life with the press or my employees. If we hit the wall, we’re going to make the entrance. Otherwise, I’m not obligated to explain my dating life to anyone. Does it bother you?”
“Not at all. I’m a private person too.”
“Then it’s decided. I’ll pick you up after work.”
I nod, but he lingers, holding me in his embrace for a moment longer, and then captures my lips in a soothing kiss before leaving me alone.
Just like that, we both punched our penalty card without the knowledge of what this decision will cost us. But as my scent of arousal lingers in the room, I’m less concerned about the indecent behavior but more about my family’s reaction. They won’t let it stand.
My phone rings, jerking me from my thoughts. “Cassandra . . .”
“We have a situation.” My sister's voice sounds panicked.
“What’s happening?” I ask while sorting through the emails to save time.
“Helen Cade’s happening.”
I freeze, waiting for her to explain.
“They’re coming to London and planning to stay over. Guess where they’re camping.”
No. My eyebrows touch my hairline as I breathe out horrified, “No.”
“Yep, you guessed it right, your house!”
“Are you sure they own a residence not far from us?”
“I spoke with Helen herself, so yeah, I’m sure. Get ready, you got seventy-two hours before her plane touches the ground. She either sensed you got a job at the publishing house or that I left my sweet angel with her son to work at mine. We both are screwed!”
“Dammit, her timing sucks.” I chew my lip, pondering my choices. “Aisha, I need to ask you a favor.” I shut my eyes.
“I’m listening.”
I won’t allow them to stop me from living.
“I need you to look after my kids tonight.” When she says nothing, I add, “I have a date.”
“Come again.”
“You heard me.”
“Who’s the guy?”
I rub my lips, hoping for the right words to hit me.
“Don’t you dare keep me in the dark. Last time you did, we found out you were pregnant with twins. You took your time to tell us their dad was a magnate’s son.”
