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Emmeline leaned in towards Zavian and blew a hot breath against his earlobe. "I doubt I'll be the only loser," she said sultry and teasing.

Her hands slid over his broad shoulders, kneading them gently. Even though she was standing behind him, the subtle relaxation of his muscles under her touch was clear to see.

"You seem to get a kick out of causing a stir when everyone's oblivious," Emmeline continued, "Just like that day in my restaurant when you asked me to stroke you under the table." She paused for effect and added with a smirk, "What I did just now is no different."

Zavian turned abruptly at this. He grabbed Emmeline's left hand and pulled her towards him without rising from his seat.

It was so sudden that Emmeline almost lost her balance but managed to steady herself by gripping the edge of the table.

"What's wrong with you?" she grumbled. "You nearly tripped me up there!" She shot him an unimpressed look.

"The difference is I was actually doing important work and not playing
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KierraC
Every time they are alone together I’m always wondering whose around or lurking in the shadows. Zavian and Emmeline are becoming quite reckless with desires clouding their judgement. I do know when they are finally able to be together it will definitely be well worth the wait lol..
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Melissa Nelson
O can't wait til they can be together for real. Maybe they should just swap spouses lol. I know I've said it before, but Richard and Yuna would be perfect for each other.
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Jake
Every single episode I pray they don’t get caught by their spouses
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