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HANDSOME SCOUNDREL

An ambitious intern. A perfectionist executive. And a whole lot of name-calling. Discover the story of Emily Brown and Robert Ramirez - and just how they got under each other's skin. Emily Brown is intelligent, hardworking, and days away from finishing her MBA. She has a dream job at a top-tier consulting firm and a terrific apartment in New York City. The only problem? She doesn't like her boss, who happens to be a gorgeous, infuriating man. Robert Ramirez is blunt, demanding, and always gets what he wants. And what he wants is his brilliant assistant - Emily. She's excellent at her job and surpasses his every expectation. So why can't he stop thinking about her? When their friction reaches its boiling point, Robert and Emily are forced to confront their complicated feelings for each other, and the result is a deliciously erotic office romance that neither of them can resist. As they explore their mutual desire, they uncover secrets about themselves and their pasts and learn that love can be messy, complicated, and downright beautiful. Told in alternating perspectives between Emily and Robert, Handsome Scoundrel is a steamy, provocative, and thoroughly addictive novel that will leave you begging for more.

Rachelharris · Urban
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71 Chs

CHAPTER 46

"I knew it!" cried Henry. Dad shouted, "You what?" just then.

Not until San Diego, I immediately reassured them. "We were just—" "Before San Diego, we were—"

"Fucking?" Henry gave a useful suggestion, drawing Dad's stern gaze.

"Yes. We had just... I felt a sharp ache in my chest. I can still see how she looked when I leaned in to kiss her. My fangs were stuck in her soft lips. My lips was clapped by her laughing. "And I was a jerk, as you both know. I reassured them, "But she gave it back just as nice. "And it got worse in San Diego. Fuck." I paused before reaching for the resignation letter. "Really, she resigned?"

Dad nodded while hiding his face. When he felt the most, he exhibited the least emotion, which had always been his superpower throughout my life.

He used my nickname to lighten his tone and said, "This is why we have the workplace fraternization policy, Ben. I assumed you were capable of something greater.