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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 · perkotaan
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71 Chs

CHAPTER 63

I gave a headshake.

"Would you like a beverage?" He approached a little pub in the distance and held out a crystal bottle containing an amber drink. I agreed without giving it any thought, and he poured two glasses.

He muttered, "Just two fingers today, Petal," as he handed it to me.

I gave in to my chuckle. "I'm grateful. I'm sorry, but this entire thing is really getting under my skin.

He arched an eyebrow but then seemed to reconsider adding further innuendo to the situation. "Likewise."

I began by saying, "I feel a little out of my element with you."

However, he didn't laugh crudely. I am aware.

"See, what occurred at the club before? Since I turned twenty-one, I had been dating the same man.

After taking a sip, Max listened while gazing into his drink. I pondered how much information about Andy, myself, and our relationship I truly wanted to share with him.