“A real go-getter family you got there.” “You have no idea.” “Well, I can see why Pennington Publishing must be glad to have you, then.” “Oh no.” I almost choke on my gin. “No. I’m nothing like the rest of them.” Will’s eyes widen, and a smirk slowly rises on one side of his face. “Ah. So you aren’t a high achiever. Too bad.” “Wait, no,” I amend quickly, setting my glass down to focus on correcting myself. “I don’t underwork. I do just . . . enough.” “A very satisfactory level, you might say.” I see it now, in his eyes. They’re mirthful. He’s teasing me. My lips start to curl. “Pleasantly
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