Kelvin's POVThe shrill ring of my phone jolted me awake, and I squinted at the screen. It was Rachel, calling from her private number. A flicker of confusion crossed my mind. Why was she calling me from a private line? My thoughts drifted back to the chaos of last night—the tension and the unspoken emotions that hung in the air.I shook my head, trying to clear the fog. I had to answer. Taking a deep breath, I steadied my racing heart and swiped to answer. Hearing her voice sent warmth coursing through me, something I both craved and dreaded.“Are you still there, Mr. Patterson?” Her voice pulled me from my thoughts, and I quickly coughed, feigning calmness.“Sorry,” I stuttered, cursing myself for sounding so flustered.Before I knew it, I was throwing on clothes, moving quickly to impress her. I wanted to look good for her, and that thought sent a wave of frustration through me. Why was I trying so hard? It was just a meeting. But as I caught my reflection in the mirror, I couldn’t
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