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worry。 But Ross says he wants to marry me。〃

〃So what's the problem?〃

〃can't marry him。〃 She pleaded for his understanding。 〃And I'm not sure

I can take his constant pressure。〃

〃Are you afraid you might give in?〃 He erased the question with a wave。

〃Backtrack。 Why can't you marry him? You're free。〃

〃Not quite。〃

〃You're not making sense; pretty lady。 From what I can see; there's

nothing in the world to keep you from marrying Ross。〃

〃What if I don't love him?〃 she blurted out。

〃If you don't love him; then you're right to hold out。 And if you don't

love him; you'll have no trouble putting him off。 He'll get tired after

a while。〃 Lee was watching her face very; very closely。 〃That's not the

real problem; is it? You do love him。〃

She blew out a breath; turning it into a sigh; and looked at the

ceiling。 〃I suppose。 But I can't marry him。 Being with him can only be

painful for both of us。〃

〃If he believed that; he wouldn't be asking to work with you。〃

She grunted。 〃So why did he call you?〃

〃He wants to retain us as consultants。 Did you actually say that you

refused him?〃

:;Yes。 He brought it up yesterday morning before he left。〃

〃But it's what we need; Chloe。 You mentioned trying to get corporate

work when we talked on Saturday。 The timing couldn't be better。〃

She eyed him sharply。 〃Did you say something to hi

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