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“Although her family is a little
dysfunctional, she’s a great person and deserves to be happy. For some reason,
she thinks Brent is the key. Given time, Brent will come to realize he made
the right decision marrying her.”
    “What’s your point in this?”
    “I don’t want Melissa hurt.”
    “And?”
    “You being around Brent would cause problems.”
    “I would never come between them. I know what Brent and I
had is over.”
    “No one twisted his arm to marry Melissa. He married her
because he wanted to,” he retorted.
    “Brent married Melissa because of the Sinclair political aspirations. He would do anything to make you and your father happy.”
    “So what? What family wouldn’t want a member of their family in politics? For generations there’s always been a Sinclair in public office.”
    “Well, why does it have to be Brent? Why not you?”
    “Not happening.”
    She shrugged. “You’re the eldest son. It would only seem
logical for you to run.”
    “I don’t want or need the exposure. Besides, I’m my own man.
I control my life. I told my father years ago don’t look for me to be the
Sinclair to continue the political run.”
    “So you threw Brent in the ring.”
    “You’re really misguided when it comes to him.” He released
a hard laugh. “Brent loves the rush, the game…the hunt. Being a politician is
something he’s wanted all his life. We have discussed it numerous times.”
    “He never mentioned it to me until tonight.”
    “It doesn’t seem you know him as well as you think.”
    “You’re wrong. We shared a lot.”
    “Let it go, Nicole,” he shot at her.
    “Brent was the first real friend I had. I was shy, awkward and reserved but he brought me out of my shell. He told me I could accomplish anything I wanted. I shared my dreams with him. He encouraged me to go for it.
    “He never treated me like a kid or an orphan. I conquered my fears with his help. I owe him a lot,” she said quietly.
    “I understand my brother helping you through some difficult times but you are a different person now. That scared, shy girl no longer exists. She grew into a beautiful and strong woman. From the first moment I met you, I saw how you relied on Brent for direction and everything else. He was your emotional crutch. You weren’t responsible for your parents’ plane crash.”
    “I see Brent has been talking.”
    “He told me about your parents’ death and how you felt it
was your fault.”
    “They have been gone almost ten years but sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday that I lost them. They were on their way to see me at boarding school. I’d taken a critical debate class in school. All the parents were invited to our first open debate.” Nicole smiled at the memory. “I was the lead debater.”
    “I’m not surprised. You should’ve become a lawyer.”
    “I thought about it but I liked journalism more.”
    Ashton touched her cheek. She flinched, again surprised by his touch. But he acted as if it was nothing and took her hand and placed it in his large one.
    “You were the light of your parents’ lives.”
    “I was a surprise because Mom was told she couldn’t have
children.”
    “You made her happy.”
    “I would like to think that I did.”
    “Things happen in life. Some we can control and others we can’t.”
    “I don’t know why I’m talking to you like this.” She laughed nervously. “I think maybe it’s because you’re different tonight.”
    “Really? How so?”
    She shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe it’s because I see the
human side of you.”
    “I’m just as human as the next person.”
    “Your enemies would challenge that statement.”
    His lips lifted just a little, which captivated her attention.
    “Now you are the one who’s staring,” he said.
    “You almost smiled.”
    “So?”
    “I didn’t think you knew how.”
    “See what you do to me? You make me lose control.”
    “I can’t imagine there is anything in your life that