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Matt couldn't help the Cheshire cat smile that lit up his face when he heard Rose's first response on seeing him.

All that poise, grace and reserve abandoned, she is a live fire with a quick tongue and wit. Even though he hadn't seen those moments when that happened, he was definitely in on seeing when that happened.

Wit he'd experienced but the tongue was cooking up images for him. In a flash he could picture her writhing in his arms moaning with his fingers in her thick wavy hair coaxing her to open more as his teeth devoured those full tempting lips and tongue wrestled with that quick tongue.

That image gave him an instant hard-on.

The hell is she wearing and why is she looking so tempting in it...

He couldn't describe why he felt so happy when he saw her.

Agreed it had only been a couple of hours or so since he'd last seen her.

Or was it even lesser.

She used that word not in its literal sense obviously but as an expletive.

She is affected by this as much as I am. Need to know if this is good effect or bad effect.

Matt couldn't explain how empty he felt when she left. The relief that he got once Robert informed she was home safe and now okay was definitely temporary. He began wondering about the discussions that she must be having with her dad, the well-known and trusted, Thomas Tyler.

She did say they were considering partnering with them seriously.

What if Thomas saw through the whole thing..??

What if he rejected those crappy plans??

If the daughter's wit and brains are anything to go by her dad would definitely not be easy to fool.

That riled Matt. He was pacing up and down his office cracking his finger joints as if he were a boxer prepping for his upcoming match.

All the data shared by Robert about the inner workings of Helena Developers pointed that Thomas held the final and crucial say when they decided which projects were worth their time and efforts.

Robert also mentioned the cyber security set-up was too elaborate for a grounded real-estate developing company. He mentioned as if it was an alarm bell they should look closely into before venturing into a partnership. But Matt was distracted at this moment by Rose's behavior and absence. He asked Robert to look into it while he looked closely at another aspect.

What if Thomas decided this project was not worth partnering...??

What if he said no...

Matt's jaw tightened at that. Before he could stop himself he was driving like crazy towards Hyde Park. He would do everything possible and impossible to get them aboard.

Now he had two reasons for it.

He wanted that. Scratch that, he needed this now.

And that reaction from Rose had been worth it. It affects her too.

Somehow he felt that was enough as a base.

As a starting point.

He'd build things from far lesser prospects. Absolute Nos.

Her reaction was all the motivation he needed right now to convince Rose and Thomas to come aboard.

"Much as I like the offer, I don't think your dad would take it kindly me taking his daughter on his front porch," he answered through his broad charming smile.

Rose's jaw hit the floor for the second time this past 15 minutes.

The hell did he just say...

Did I curse that loud? Why does he have cat-like ears?

The statement made her blush wildly. She looked at the floor for a moment as if to compose herself and come back with a suitable retort.

God, she blushes like a tomato. I wonder if the rest of her skin responds equally.

Dude, you need to keep your head straight if you want this!!

She cleared her throat, finally looking up with a plastered smile said, "Hi Matt! I don't recall you giving any notice of visiting us. We just discussed the plans at your office and I do clearly recall saying I'll get back to you" composing herself after his retort, letting the statements slip aside.

She was looking at him with the same corporate mask.

And we are back to the games...

"I perfectly recall you not giving me any invites and I thought it was due to that cyclist incident that it slipped your mind. I did call you a couple of minutes ago but it went to your voicemail so I invited myself to come speak with you and your dad both so we could take this project up and along quickly," he finished nonchalantly as if it was the most normal thing to do this fine afternoon.

Smooth as a cat...

The game is set for match...

Author's Note: Apologies for the short chapter. I wanted to put one up on Valentine's Day but was away attending a bff's wedding and you know how involving those can get.

Belated Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!

Be your first love. <3 <3 <3

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