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 seconds; she mused; as she returned to her

office and settled in at the desk。 Ross was forcing her hand; totally

determined。 What was it he had said about love being wanting and wanting

until one would do nearly anything?

She did have options。 She could stand firm and refuse to have anything

to do with Ross; send someone to New York in her place for the Rye Beach

negotiations; systematically shuttle retainer work to another member of

the firm。

Another option was more dangerous。 She could go to New York and do his

work; remaining neutral。 Did she have a chance in hell of doing that?

Lee's words returned with frightening clarity。 Did she love Ross enough

to fight herself…and her past…for him? Could she go back to New Orleans

and face the ghosts; finally put them to rest?

She hit emotional overload with that last thought。 Too much had happened

too fast。 She couldn't think about it anymore。 There was work to be

done…if she was to be enroute to New York by Wednesday。

With a long steadying breath; she sorted through the papers before her。

There were people to call; meetings to set up; reports to plan out

before she left; and the rush was for the best。 Her mind would be

filled。 Worrying was useless。 Only time would give her the answers she

needed。

Unfortunately; Ross wasn't as patient; but he received a different Chloe

on the phon

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