Phoebe's ears burned as she darted back into her room like a startled rabbit. Ten minutes later, she yanked open the door, dragging her suitcase behind her—Bang!Her forehead collided with a solid chest, the familiar scent of cedar filling her lungs. Alexander stood in the doorway, one arm propped casually on the frame. His robe was now securely tied, though his damp hair still dripped water."A ten-billion yen contract," he said, glancing at his watch, "and you've got forty-three minutes left.""I'm going home," she said stiffly, holding her chin high.He leaned in, minty breath brushing her ear. "Breaking the contract would cost you a lifetime's worth of debt."Phoebe's knuckles turned white around the suitcase handle."Thirty seconds," he straightened, water trickling from his throat down into his collar. "Put your luggage away, grab the contract, and meet me in my room.""Why your room?""So you don't run.""…Fine," Phoebe grumbled. "Go get dressed then. I'll wait here in my room
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