CHAPTER 55: Alison
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“I don’t need your advice.” Harker’s soft voice sent alarm bells ringing through Alison.
“We were going to.” She jumped in because if Richard kept annoying Harker, their night would be over soon. “But I had too much work. Mac, who Harker hired”—she sent him a soft smile—“has been a big help but we’re still behind.”
“You work for Harker and you still married him?” Richard didn’t even try to hide his surprise.
“Yes, she’s the head of our software engineering department,” said Harker.
She frowned at him but correcting him would bring up questions she really didn’t want to answer.
“Smart and beautiful. A most potent combination,” said Richard.
“Very.” Harker’s dark eyes filled with the promise of pleasure that almost made Alison jump up, grab his h
