Page 48 of Capitally Engaged

Laurel

Et tu, Brute?

Jax

Maybe being less dramatic will help.

Marsden cuts ribbon at new Independent Bookstore in Providence, Rhode Island. Celebrations included banned books display, drag queen story time, and author signings.

Charlotte

Last week in Rhode Island was so fun! We should try to do weekly double dates.

Hayden

Gross, I don’t want to see that much of Preston. Jax, you’re welcome anytime.

Preston

Get back to your research, Hayden.

Hayden

I will, thank you! We already have a handful of companies interested in an audit.

Jax

I heard you talking to some of the business owners at the opening, right, Hayden?

Charlotte

Yes! My little networker.

Hayden

My little bookworm.

Preston

Do you have to do that in the group chat?

Jax

C’mon, pookie, I think it’s sweet.

Hayden

Ha!

Jax

But yes, Charlotte. As long as we’re in town, we’d love to see more of you guys.

Capital Weather Gang: The cherry blossoms have bloomed and blown away, but spring is here to stay. The first 80-degree day is in reach this weekend.

Chapter

Nineteen

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