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Before I can determine a suitable response, Dad continues.

“I can practically hear you rolling your eyes. I don’t mean for you to go out and get married tomorrow; I just think it wouldn’t hurt for you to be around her in a slightly different environment.”

I can’t help the sigh set free, accompanied by a small smile.?

“Alright, Dad, you win.”

“I knew you’d come around.” God, he’s one cocky son of abitch. Can’t imagine where I got it from. “Don’t forget to tell Victor when you’ll need him.”

Oh, Dad will have a field day with this.

“I’m going to drive us, figured it’s easier. I’ll give Victor the day off; he’s been wanting to go for a day ride for a while, so he can make the most of a long weekend.”

Dad doesn’t say another word. He just laughs before hanging up.

Chapter 22

Lara

The list of despicable things I would do for a coffee is growing rapidly as I wait for Carter in the firm’s reception. It was a joint decision to meet here, rather than Carter picking me up, because no one wants to deal with that interaction so early on a Friday morning. My phone pings incessantly from within my handbag, so I pull it out to see what I’m missing.

Mia

You’ve got this! Deep breaths!

Harper

Please don’t let him fuck you in the car.

Woah sorry. Ignore me, I clearly haven’t had my second cup of coffee yet.

Stifling a giggle while simultaneously hoping my face isn’t turning a deep shade of pink, I type out a response tomy UK support system.

Me

Has anyone ever told you two that you’re a lot?

Mia

Only every second day.

Harper has a point though. My brother is incredibly strong willed, it’s annoying. He won’t stop going after something he wants until he gets it. By the sounds of it, that could include you too.

Jesus, this conversation has gone from weird to fucked in the span of a few messages. I can’t imagine Mia is loving this.

Me

Guys, I’m not concerned. Let’s not forget I walked away from what would definitely have been a kiss.

Harper

Need I remind you of the stockroom? If that man wants you, you don’t stand a chance.

Me

It’s a two-hour drive there, followed by a meeting, and a two-hour drive home - what’s the worst that could happen?

Over the past two weeks, I’ve come to learn more and more about Carter. Like if he doesn’t go for a run or work out in some form before work, he struggles to sit still. I genuinely thought he had a sugar high when I witnessed it for the first time.

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