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I had to get Ash's office number off Liam because I'd thrown away his business card.
"Are you sure this is what you want?" he asked me. I could hear the incredulity dripping from his voice down the line.
"No, but I'm desperate. I need the money and I need it soon."
"I'll lend you what you need," he said gently.
"Thanks, but I'm not a charity case. I'll work for my money, thanks. As long as it involves keeping my clothes on," I said, thinking about Dad's friend's offer.
"Whoa," he said. "Look, Ash is a good guy. He won't make you do anything you don't want to do. I'm sure he'll keep it purely business. If that's what you want."
"I wasn't referring to that, but thanks for reminding me yet again about Ash being so wonderful," I said wryly. "I don't think I've heard it enough yet."
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