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ng a five-year relationship while ter

deep voice echoed

k with her sleeve. "Mr. Carlisle. I'm so

thout a word, he extended a pristine white hand

before taking

r, staring out at the cityscape. "I requir

, caught off g

ersonal matter. I need someone to play the role

ered. "Why me, Mr. Carlis

y. "More importantly, you lack romantic interest in me, which ensures no messy co

skipped a beat.

disease. Dialysis three times a week, skyrocketing medical bills

eave her lungs. "You

ol and unwavering. "Agree to this arrangement, and I will personally fund his specialized ca

o refuse. For Leo, she would

in her palm, meeting his formidable

appeared at the terrace doors holding Issac's overcoat. "Cancel