"Georgina," he states, not as a question or an invitation, but as a firm declaration. Jenny feels her heart plunge into her stomach as she turns to face him, sensing it pounding in her chest, throat, and ears."Yes, sir?" she replies, striving to keep her voice steady."You don't need to call me 'sir,'" he responds. "Alexander will suffice.""Okay, s—" she hesitates. "Okay," she settles on instead, the casual use of his first name feeling almost like treachery."Excellent job on this," Alexander remarks, his green eyes piercing into hers. With each moment that passes, she feels as though he's uncovering more about her simply by studying her face. She attempts to regain her composure, forcing a smile that she has employed many times before, one that typically causes other men to melt like butter."Thank you," she replies, careful to avoid using the title again. He swirls the whiskey in his glass, takes another sip, and then meets her gaze once
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