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"And while we're on that topic. Michele kills and dies for that man. He's like a god to her" and to anyone else, too. Ethan was like an eclipse. It could not be ignored, no matter how dark it seemed."I can imagine why""He's handsome, hot, filthy rich and must have great sex. But it's not worth it, believe me""How do you know?" the woman tried not to look surprised, or even jealous, but failed. His expression of disgust was the first thing to be expressed."I read the news. He goes out with the most sought-after blondes in the country and then pretends to be friends, as if everyone doesn't know that he runs away from relationships."**The next day, Blair felt energized. I wouldn't need to work, as the final preparations for Fashion Week were up to the designers alone. He had arranged a lunch with Daliah and Drake, so he could introduce each other. For her, it was important that her friend knew the people who came into her life."Are you sure you don't want to open a wine?" Drake as
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Feeling weak in her legs after receiving Ethan's response, feeling privileged by the attention of a man with his grandeur, Blair went down to the basement of her building. In the first garage, the various cars were lined up in an orderly manner.Due to the building's social standard, all vehicles carried a certain amount of elegance. It was expected for the place, as no one would think less of Vegas. However, among the sports cars and SUVs, one car caught his attention. It was parked a few meters from the elevators, straight to the floor's support pillar.The dark Lamborghini had the power to minimize everything around it, becoming the focus without much effort. The dark windows, the matte black paint and the wheels accompanying the entire black structure were the perfect closure to declare power.The woman walked slowly, looking at the car as Ethan opened its door. She was wearing ordinary clothes, light jeans and a thin-strap t-shirt. Despite her poorly produced clothing, Blair Coll
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"I don't know if things can work this way. But, like I said, I have a commitment" the velvety and calm voice carried high levels of nervousness, even more so under the tourmaline blue of Ethan's eyes."And, like I said, you can cancel. Just one ride, Angel, and then you go back to the pedestal" the man walked to the opposite side of the car, to the passenger door. He opened it, waiting until Blair was willing to walk over.His thoughts were still on the femme fatale from a few nights before. The woman who came to him and dethroned him from her control. That night, at the club, Ethan realized that having Blair would go beyond desire. She was in charge, whether he liked it or not."I'm not on a pedestal..." she walked slowly towards the man. The subtle movement of her hips caused a sway that few women were capable of. And on top of that, her t-shirt revealed a significant amount of skin on her stomach."I'm just waiting for you to realize that you're not going to have me" Blair added.T
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Lana stopped in front of the panoramic glass. Outside, one floor below, was the running track. There were no cars on the asphalt, everyone was in their appropriate garages. The race track rented sports cars so that visitors could take unforgettable rides in million-dollar vehicles. In the pit-stop identical to those on official tracks, two men were talking."Will is at the pit stop" Lana informed, pointing beyond the clear glass.Ethan agreed, then led the redhead beside him to the stairs leading to the track.The dark and worn asphalt symbolized a real runway. The route was long and inviting, making people long to feel the steering wheel in their hands. The stands weren't as big as expected, but they didn't need to be. No one would go to that speedy paradise just to watch.Ethan kept his hand on the small of Blair's spine. Sometimes, as she walked, her red strands brushed against the man's hand. He didn't want to lose contact with her skin, as he found it very soft. His mind wandered
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"I'm going to get the special toy from the garage. In the meantime, you can sit in the stands or at the pit stop" Will looked at Blair, then at Victor. His soft voice was always commanding, but in such a light and polite way that it sounded like a request.While the man walked to the garage pavilion, Blair and Victor headed to the pit stop. There were four seats in a row, and they decided to sit side by side."Have you seen him drive before?" Victor asked.Blair thought meticulously about her words. She couldn't let any relevant information slip. In her mind, she thought about how little time she had spent with Ethan. Little time, few advances, many interests..."No. We've known each other for a short time"Minutes later, the gate of one of the garages opened onto the sunny Vegas day. The days were always warm and clear, with an open sky and rare clouds. The car slid onto the track like an automobile god. It was one of McLaren's most recent models, a true work of art.Will parked the
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"What, then?""I don't have a flag here, on the track. But I thought you could come up with something. Be creative. You just need to be waving something when he turns the last lap""Enough talking, Thomas" Ethan's hoarse voice was a surprise to Blair's system. Her girlish smile was soon replaced by parted lips and rosy cheeks."Understood, boss" despite being joking, Will focused all his focus on the last lap that Ethan was entering."Anythings?" Blair needed to make sure that anything would actually be enough to end an Ethan Banks run.As he waited for his response, the car passed along the road beside him as if it were flying low."Anything" he assured him.Blair walked to the finish line, just a few meters from the pit stop. She knew that the eyes were focused on her as she walked. The men were expectant as to what she would hold up to declare the race over. The woman reached the checkered line that crossed the road and thought for a second, needing all her courage to move forward.
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Ethan walked to the passenger door and opened it so Blair could get into the car, completely oblivious to the matter. And, also, completely oblivious to the fact that the man was trying to keep his distance from her just because his proximity was intoxicating, addictive, alarming."Yes, probably" he replied as he walked to the other side of the car.Blair didn't exactly feel comfortable with the closeness and intimacy between Ethan and Lana, but she had no right to protest about something that didn't concern her."I'll call you later" Lana communicated.Ethan got into his car, and the moment he closed the door, he realized that being in the same room as Blair wasn't a good idea. Her self-control was in disarray, and feeling the silk of the redhead's bra didn't ease that feeling. He looked at her, captivated by the floral scent, and was able to tell that the same desire was felt by Blair. Remaining in that limited environment was not good for the decisions she had made."Do you have an
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Blair received Spencer's message five minutes before entering the elevator. She keyed the panel, indicating that she would go down to the basement. The redhead leaned her back against the steel wall, and sighed as the elevator descended to the parking lot. She carried a small folder with her, with the notes she made during Spencer's silent days.The truth was that those reports were superficial. They didn't contain the real desire she felt for the man, nor the intense looks, nor the common desires. There was no right way to describe that feeling growing in his chest.And when the elevator doors opened again, underground, Blair headed out, already with a decision in mind. It would be impossible to reconcile Ethan with the investigation. She couldn't continue to be loyal to Spencer, not when her entire body vibrated alongside another man.The redhead saw the inspector leaning against a support pillar, analyzing his surroundings unpretentiously. Upon seeing Blair, Spencer started walking
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