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“Fuck no, we don’t,” Weston says. “Thanks again for everything.”

“Carlee gets a lot of the praise,” I say. I think I see her blush.

Weston turns his attention to her. “Would you like to be walked out?”

“Sure,” she says. Then, she turns and gives me a hug and Easton a handshake. “She’s jealous too.”

“Don’t tell him my secrets,” I say.

“Not a secret,” Weston adds. “I’ve witnessed it.”

“Goodbye, you two,” I singsong, gently guiding them toward the door.

Then, Carlee and Weston leave together. Easton locks up, his mouth on mine the moment the deadbolt slides into place.

“That’s the first time I’ve seen my brother genuinely smile in twenty-one days.”

“Really? Shall we play matchmaker?”

He chuckles. “Hmm. Maybe. But I think he’s secretly seeing someone.”

“Oh,” I say. “I didn’t realize. Maybe I’ll calm down on that then.”

Seconds later, Easton’s arms are under my body, lifting me in his arms and carrying me upstairs.

“You smell so damn good.”

“You do too,” he says as he nudges open the door and sets me on the bed.

“Are you ready for your birthday present?” I ask.

He nods, unzipping my dress, and I stand before him in the tiniest set of lace lingerie, something I picked up for him.

“What I’ve always wanted,” he says, his eyes drifting down my body. “Best gift ever.”

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EASTON

Since meeting her: 47 days

Company takeover: 6 days

Married: 28 days

The next morning, I have Lexiforbreakfast, and afterward, I meet Weston in the Park Tower lobby.

While we were in South Africa, he told me he was returning to the penthouse he purchased in the same building a few years ago, so we agreed to ride to the office together each morning.

It selfishly allows me to confirm if we’re twinning by coincidence or if he’s been playing a fucking joke.

He smiles when he steps off the elevator, running his hand down his black tie and navy suit.

I shake my head, wearing the same thing. “How? Do you have cameras in my closet?”

He shrugs, then slams his hand onto my shoulder. “I’ve told you, little brother, I can read your mind.”

After the car arrives, we head to Calloway headquarters. I laugh because it’s always been my brother and me, just like this, planning world domination.

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