Andrea felt surprised at Julianna’s anger. He thought he could mellow her down with just one crooning of a sweet pet name but the petite lady had held her ground, giving him a good tongue thrashing before he could get some words in. But at least, to some of his consolation, she had replied to him with a soft tone when he had finally told her to take good care of herself in Paris and that he'd be with her once she got back.
His steps felt lighter as he bounced up the little stairs that led into the office building, his black well-polished shoes reflecting in the morning sun. He had left the nerdy Matthew whatever-his-last-name was in the parking lot. Andrea had gotten what needed to proceed next in his business agenda, he would be back in his father's good grace in little or no time.
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