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    â€œFarrah—”
    â€œNo!” she said, using her hand to halt his words. “Please don’t.”
    The elevator doors opened to the ground floor. Farrah smoothed out her dress, raised her chin and walked out of the elevator.
    â€œSee you later,” Farrah called back over her shoulder.
    â€œSooner than you think,”Robert murmured as he watched her take her leave. Robert pulled out his phone and placed a call that he’d hoped he wouldn’t have to make so soon. “Fletcher... Robert Gold. Farrah’s getting anxious, so it’s time to move forward with Plan B.”
    â€œYou sure about this, man? Why not just tell her the truth?” Fletcher asked.
    â€œShe’s not ready for the truth just yet, but hopefully soon she will be.”
    â€œIf you say so, but I’d better not lose my license over this. She’s a damn good attorney with a sharp legal mind and an impeccable reputation,” Fletcher said, his concern evident—as well it should be. Farrah was also known for her prominent list of contacts, long memory and ability to hold a grudge—something that made Robert’s plan all that more dangerous.
    â€œI know, but don’t worry about it. If things go south, I’ll take all the blame. Just bring all the necessary paperwork to my office in the morning.” Robert pulled his car keys from his pocket and started his car so the air conditioning would kick in by the time he got in.
    â€œIf you’re sure, I’ll see you first thing in the morning?” Fletcher asked, obviously needing one final reassurance.
    â€œI’m sure. Losing Farrah isn’t an option...no matter what I have to do,” Robert said, disconnecting the call.
    * * *
    â€œI hope I haven’t kept you waiting too long,” Trey said, offering Farrah a wide smile that showed off a set of deep dimples as he reached for her hand.
    Farrah stood. “Not at all. I just arrived.” His large hand engulfed hers and she smiled and sighed at his touch, but the confident and satisfied look on Trey’s face told her he’d obviously gotten the wrong idea. Yes, she found him attractive; what red-blooded woman wouldn’t? The tall, muscularly built litigator with smooth, milk-chocolate skin and sexy dark eyes would complete most women’s must-have list, but his touch only confirmed what she already knew. No one’s touch could affect her like Robert’s—a fact she wasn’t ready to deal with—which also had her quickly extracting her hand from Trey’s. At some point, Farrah had to put her feelings for Robert in their proper perspective, but it wouldn’t happen on the heels of her falling into the arms of another man.
    â€œPlease follow me.” Trey led Farrah through the lobby of Steel & Associates, which left no doubt that she was dealing with a successful and very expensive firm. If the eighty-first floor location in one of Houston’s most expensive buildings wasn’t enough of a hint, the expensive furnishings and artwork most certainly would be.
    â€œAre you okay? You look a little flushed.”
    â€œI’m fine.” Farrah felt slightly embarrassed, as she was still reeling from the effects of Robert’s kiss and the fact that she’d acted like a shameless hussy and gone all in for that kiss like a wanton woman.
    â€œHave a seat. Can I get you anything to drink?” Trey asked.
    â€œNo, thanks.” Farrah took a place at the conference table near the door and slid open a set of documents he had prepared. “So, what have you and your team determined?”
    Trey took the chair next to Farrah. “That not only are you beautiful but you’re an exceptional attorney.”
    The compliment made her smile, but his sensual tone was off-putting.
    â€œI don’t see why they brought me in on this in the first place.”
    â€œIt certainly wasn’t my idea,” she