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“I think she’s one of the best things that ever happened to the company,” Ezekiel says. I’d take it further. I think Kenya Jones is one of the best things that ever happened to me.
“I know how to draw the line between personal and business. Maybe I am impressing Alistair with my skills, but I assure you that no one can steal his heart because he doesn’t have one.” Ezekiel shakes his head slowly. “That’s the thing, Miss Jones. He does.” A worried look crosses his face. “And I’m afraid it’s already in your possession.”
“Call her Miss Kenya,” Belle says. I laugh, absolutely charmed. “She’s so cute.” “She’s my daughter. Of course she’s cute,” he says. “All the people who belong to me are perfect in every way.”
don’t show weakness. And I don’t let anyone near my daughter.” “Trust me, I know.” He chuckles. “But if I’m going to open myself up and show this mess to anyone, it’s going to be you. Only you.”
She fits perfectly in my arms. Where she belongs.
don’t see that happening any time soon.” “Well,” his lips inch up slowly, “if you have somebody else that you love, someone who loves you even more in return, it might be easier to deal with the hurt. My suggestion is to let go and focus your love and attention on that person.” I laugh. Who said this man wasn’t good at sales? “Alistair, are you trying to pitch yourself to me?”
“Did you know all along where I was?” “I did.” Her eyes narrow. I step toward her. “Kenya, I went along with your lie because I knew you weren’t comfortable meeting me. I want to make an effort to respect your space. To respect your independence. But I also want you to know that I will burn the world down if it’ll keep you warm. And whenever you’re tired of fighting alone, and proving whatever you need to prove, I’ll be there to run with you. Fight with you. Hold you if it ever falls apart. I won’t tie you to my side as long as you promise you’ll keep coming back to me. As long as we can
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