Page 43 of Love Redesigned

My phone vibrates with a private text from Julian.

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The house is ours if you want it.

My mouth drops open. It hasn’t even been two weeks since we agreed to the plan.

ME

For how much?

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1.2 million

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We need to decide now because there’s another offer.

ME

Who?

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Some asshole from Chicago. He is willing to pay more, but I have a good relationship with the seller.

ME

Exploiting others for personal gain? Nice.

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…

ME

Just curious. Do I know the other buyer?

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Declan Kane.

My fingers fly across the screen.

ME

WHAT?

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You know him?

ME

I know OF him. His family is the biggest name in the entertainment industry.

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