“This path of favors and bribes as you call it has done a lot of good over the years. Including for you.” “I realize that and I am grateful for what you’ve done up to this point. However, you once told me not to ask how the soup was made if I liked the way it tasted. I cannot do that any longer—not even if I get what I want.” She’s slipping away. Say something. Do something. You are going to lose her. He came around the desk and drew closer. “Mon ange,” he said quietly, “I only want to make things easier for you. I wasn’t attempting to corrupt you or take away your choices. But if I went too
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