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He leaned forward and kissed Allison on the cheek and then wrapped his arm around her waist.

“Allison, Paris. Paris, Allison.”

“It’s nice to meet you. Thanks for letting me borrow him while I got over my stupor. Have a great dinner.”

“Of course. I’m glad that you had a wonderful time with my Prior.”

I didn’t miss the possessiveness.

From the outside looking in, it did look a bit shady, and I didn’t blame her for that.

“You guys have a good dinner. I’m headed home.” I reached for my purse, but Prior shook his head.

“I’ve got this.”

I didn’t miss the narrowing of Allison’s eyes, but Prior did.

I shook my head again.

“Nope. I’ve got it. Check on your table, and I will get an Uber. Thank you again,” I said, keeping my voice professional.

When Allison tugged him away, Prior stared at me, then gave me a tight nod before leaving.

If I were honest with myself, I probably would have reacted the same as Allison had. Because it did look wrong from an outsider’s point of view. I’d have to apologize to her if I ever saw her again.

However, now I needed to go home. I was going to run a nice bubble bath, drink some tea, and pretend like I had my life in order.

Because honestly, I knew that I didn’t.

And no matter how many life plans I made, nothing would change until I figured out how to fix it myself.

Chapter 3

Prior

If I’d thoughtmy job would get easier after watching Benji walk away after Paris had scolded him my first day on the job, I was insanely wrong.

In fact, it felt like I had been thrown into the middle of a war zone, and I didn’t exactly know how it had happened.

“If you have a problem with the way that I’m doing things, talk to me to my face rather than behind my back,” Paris’s voice echoed into my office, and I rubbed my temple.

I honest to God did not blame her for raising her voice. In fact, she wasn’t actually yelling. She was merely trying to explain to Benji and the others what the fuck was wrong.

However, the people that worked in this branch seemed to have it out for her.

And if I tried to stand up for her, she’d probably bite my head off. She did not need me to do that. What she needed was for me to get my work done.

However, it was difficult when I knew I wouldn’t be alone in my office in five minutes or less.

As footsteps came towards me, I realized it had been less than five minutes…by a lot.

“Can you fucking believe her?” Benji mumbled under his breath and closed the door behind him.

I raised a brow and simply stared at the man. “I’m in the middle of something. Do you need something from me?”

Benji’s eyes widened as if he were confused as to why I would be annoyed that someone would interrupt me during a fucking workday.

“What? Didn’t you just hear what she said to me?”