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CHAPTER 288

Author: Jay Kings
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-01 11:44:54

But they had never really been accepted by the established families like the Mayfields, as was evidenced by the women surrounding her at the table. They were all from ‘old money’ families and had married into other ‘old money’ families. Her father might be able to buy and sell them but because his fortune was only made in the last fifty years, they were still considered outsiders.

“Now, now ladies,” Declan said, his voice flowing over her like a silk sheet and making her think of dirty, dirty things. “Don’t believe everything you read on the internet.”

He pulled out the chair beside her and sat. His cologne wafted over her and she subtly inhaled the citrusy scent knowing that it would be her favourite smell from now on.

“I thought you had to go back to work,” she said, turning to him and accepting the drink he handed her.

“No need,” he replied with a grin. “I checked in with Janine at the front desk and if there’s a crisis, she knows where to find me.” He turned back to the ot
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