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JAMES

The moment those words left my mouth, Vanessa froze, which was a tale-telling sign that she was nervous or uncomfortable.

"Oh, I heard about that," Daniel immediately replied and I frowned as I watched him. I was expecting him to freeze not Vanessa. But instead, he seemed to relax a little. "Can't say I'm surprised, though," he added and my suspicion turned to curiosity.

"Why do you say that?" I couldn't help but ask, I wanted to know what his answer would be.

"The guy was a crook, owed a lot of people a lot of money."

"Did he owe you money?"

Daniel laughed. "God, no. I know better than to do business with someone like Rio."

Vanessa was slowly moving closer. I knew this because I was hyperaware of her presence, feeling that familiar crackle of electricity between us with every step she took. We were drawn to each other, and judging by the look on her face, she was trying her best to fight itβ€”and so was I.

Focus. Back to Daniel.

"And your brother? Any cha
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