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Brooklyn nodded. "Okay."
Joshua didn't waste any the led Allison straight to the executive elevator and pressed the button for the
twenty-eighth floor.
Inside, it was just the two of them. The small space felt even smaller in the quiet, their breathing the only sound.
Joshua stood right next to Allison, so close she could smell his cologne-a cool, woody scent that suited him
perfectly. The space between them was practically nonexistent, their clothes almost touching.
It was a little too close for comfort. Allison edged away, trying to put sspace between them.
Joshua's eyes caught her movement. He raised an eyebrow and leaned down, his lips nearly brushing her ear.
"Afraid | might bite?" he whispered, his voice low and teasing.
Allison's ears turned pink. She pressed her lips together, not answering.
A lazy smile spread across Joshua's face, satisfied.
The elevator doors opened straight into his office.
Allison followed Joshua out. The entire top floor belonged to him-one sweep of cool silvers and deep charcoals,
like winter morning light before sunrise.
The walls were matte dark marble, hung with a few striking pieces of modern art- bold lines and cold colors that
matched the vibe of the place. Everything was minimalist and sharp, just like Joshua himself.
A silver-grey screen divided the space in half. One side was set up for meetings,
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Allison glanced around. "Should | wait for you over here on the sofa?"
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