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Of course, none of Sa his daily observations of her He si rooms where his business interests were at most risk He adored how she conducted herself outside of his presence April handled Hutchinson with such finesse that he had hopes her confidence would soon be so unassailable that Samson could have her lead projects

As it was, she still stiffened slightly whenever she spotted hie He had to gain her trust somehow

“Sir?” Babette peeped She had entered the office in that silent way of hers and stood there with her back arched and her low-cut blouse pushed out

Samson looked up sternly “Yes, Babette?”

She sighed, drew a lock of short, blonde hair behind her ear, and put a cup of hot coffee in front of him “I brewed your coffee the way you asked, and—” she set down a file of papers, “—we need sonatures”

“Got it” Samson opened the file and looked for the little post-it arrows that Babette had placed on every i Houston, Babette?”

“It isn’t bad I liked Atlanta better” Babette straightened her back and leaned forward onto the edge of the desk “Whenever anted to check things out doe could just set out and walk”

“Do you remember that Chinese place ent? They had such excellent wine”

“Those were the best honey walnut shri her blouse to slip down “Maybe the best shrimp I’ve ever had period”

“I’ the papers and closed the folder before handing it back to her “Send those out straight away”

“I haven’t heard a lot of good things about must-visit Chinese places” Babette took the papers and held theht below her breasts “Indian, yes, and Thai…”

Samson nodded absently Hutchinson had sent him an email, and Samson scanned over the contents It was mostly complaints about his teaer Six months, et the books in order Then, I can hop back and forth to check their progress Hopefully, I can take you soh, this close to the coast, you ought to be able to find some decent seafood”

“You know s” Babette adjusted her blouse and leaned forward once reat place in the Meood sushi”

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