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“You sure about this, C?”
Tobias Adam Gravese and his mouth, with words running smoothly—ever so nurturing. Call her crazy, she probably was aiming for that. She should be going to Southampton now, but her legs seemed to bring themselves straight to his office instead.
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"Though I suspect you've never really known her beyond professional settings. And she likely knows of you only passingly."
Owen's heartbeat quickened, but he maintained his composure. This wasn't entirely unexpected,
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He knew better than to rush a man like Graham Lee.
"You've crossed paths with my daughter, Emma," Graham continued, leaning forward slightly now, the air in the room becoming heavier with his intent.
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