2023-05-13 12:14:27Hannah turned around and if she had known that Dante was standing that close behind her, she would have turned around more gently.
He looked down at her from where she sat, her mouth slightly ajar. His cologne intoxicated her, and he was surprised at how much effect he still had on her.
"I never thought that I would see you again," he said to her, as he opened up his large arms for an embrace.
"I left the city to come to stay on the island," Hannah replied, not sure if that was the right thing to say in reply to him.
She swallowed afterward and he knew that she was smitten. His arms were still open and she embraced him, his large arms circling her immediately.
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Declan turned around immediately and his eyes met with Daniel's. He was not expecting him at all in the company, and at least, not so soon."Hello brother," Daniel began with a smile. Declan looked at the other members of the board and they all had eyes on Daniel. Samantha looked at Declan with an alarmed expression. She was not expecting him either."I apologize for my tardiness," he said to no one in particular before he moved over to where Samantha sat, just beside Declan."Scoot," he said to her, and as though prompted by an unseen force, she moved immediately and he sat down in her space immediately."Now, let the meeting begin," he said with a smile. Declan looked at him and he could not help but think that Daniel was crazy. He looked unkempt. He had not bothered to shave and he reeked of fresh alcohol. His hair was untidy, and the shirt he had on had not seen a pressing iron."Samantha, please proceed with our financial analysis for the second quarter," Declan said, deciding
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