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m while he was here?

Did you tell him we were looking for new business?〃 She didn't want

Ross's pity; or his charity。

〃I did not! For one thing; I didn't have a minute alone with the man

from the time I left here Friday night。 You monopolized him。〃

She snorted and looked away。 〃He's as sneaky as they e。〃

〃That's no way to talk about the man who loves you。〃

〃Lee; puleeze。〃

He held up a hand。 〃Okay。 I won't tease。 This isn't teasing stuff。 He'll

pay a monthly retainer as an advance on services rendered。 If we work

more; we bill him for the overage。 If we work less; we keep the

retainer。 It couldn't be better。〃

That didn't surprise Chloe。 Ross might be a rat; a snake; and a fox; but

he wasn't a thief。

〃The work is right up our alley;〃 Lee was saying。 〃The Hansen

Corporation is involved in dozens of different projects at any given

time。 There'd be variety and involvement in important issues…〃

〃You're right; Lee;〃 she cut in。 〃I can't argue。 The logic of this is

perfect。 By all means; accept his proposal; as long as you work with

him。〃 She said the last with a touch of venom。 She was being pushed into

a corner; and was striking out at the only person in sight。

〃He'd be hiring the firm; Chloe。 I might be working on one project; you

might be called for the next。〃

〃I don't think I can do that on a continuing basis。 It'd be to

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