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My dear girl, I’m an incurable romantic at heart. Anyone can see this young man is completely in love with you. You two make an absolutely beautiful couple together. Let him grovel appropriately, make him work for your forgiveness, but don’t torture him forever, sweetheart. Nothing in this world compares to experiencing true love.” Mr. Blake proved himself an invaluable ally once again.
Liam’s POV
The phone continued ringing persistently. Hazel burst into laughter, leaving me completely confused. She looked directly into my eyes, framed my face with both hands, and spoke with clear amusement.
Damian and I strode into the sleek lobby of Apex Galaxy, immediately spotting Noah near the elevators. The three of us had orchestrated quite the lunch earlier, joined by Adrian and Owen. Our coordinated plan had launched successfully the flower bombardment had left the girls completely stunned.
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When Hazel unlocked her apartment door, Leo came racing over and threw his arms around me in an enthusiastic hug. She introduced me to the babysitter, who gathered her things and prepared to leave. Hazel disappeared into the bathroom for a shower, giving me the perfect opportunity to order dinner and plan a surprise with my small accomplice’s help. I selected a reputable restaurant and added chocolate cake for dessert.
“I need to forgive you? Why should I forgive someone who treated me terribly and caused me so much pain?”
The elevator ride to their floor felt endless. When Damian and I finally approached their workspace, the sheer magnitude of our floral attack hit me like a freight train. The arrangements dominated their desks completely, forcing both women to construct makeshift book towers just to peek around the massive displays at their computer screens.
When we were both gasping for air, I reluctantly pulled back from her lips. She smiled up at me, her eyes sparkling with unmistakable desire. I let my lips wander across her face, leaving a trail of kisses until I reached her ear.
“Don’t forget that traitor Noah.” She smiled asincr
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“Do you realize what our colleagues are calling us now? The spring girls. And that wis the most polite nickname we heard today. Scarlett matched Hazel’s irritation perfectly, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and anger.
I quickly repositioned myself on the couch, pulling her with me so she straddled my lap, her burning center grinding against my hardened length. I moved beneath her while gently biting her nipple through the fabric of her dress. She pressed herself against me as if trying to merge our bodies completely and released a soft moan that nearly drove me over the edge.
“Of course not. I’m also the only man who drives you completely wild with desire.” I slipped my hands under her dress, grasped her thighs firmly, and lifted her so her legs wrapped around my waist.
Initially, I’d hesitated about the whole elaborate scheme, worried we were crossing into ridiculous territory. But Damian and Adrian had sold me on their twisted logic: the arrangements would be so outrageously over–the–top that the girls would have no choice but to call us, furious and demanding explanations. That anger would create the perfect opening for us to sweep in, offer rides home, and spend quality time smoothing things over. Owen and Noah had immediately jumped on board, so we’d committed to this grandiose romantic assault.
“Is that your only argument?” Her tone carried a challenging edge.
“Absolutely. Because only in my arms do you completely let go, forget about everything else, and find real happiness.”
“Allen apparently discovered who Bianca has been feeding information to.” I looked directly into her eyes, searching for any trace of pain at bringing up this sensitive subject, but found none. “I hope I can finally get rid of her now.”
We both started laughing as I reached for the phone. This woman was absolutely incredible. Sure enough, Damian’s name was flashing across the screen.
“Hazel, you have absolutely no idea how much I love you.”
“My angel, please don’t be even angrier with me than you already are.” I moved closer, sliding my arm around her waist and pulling her against me for a quick kiss.
“Come on, ladies, let us take you home and we’ll be your devoted servants for the evening” I moved toward Hazel’s desk, hefting the enormous vase that had caused so
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much chaos. We might have gone overboard, but the results were definitely worth the.
trouble.
“Damn it, Damian. Did you surgically implant some kind of chip that alerts you every single time I get aroused, you cockblocking bastard?” I answered laughing, but my amusement vanished instantly when I heard what my friend had to say. “Alright, we’ll meet at your place in thirty minutes.”
“I don’t know if positive is the right word, but they’re definitely moving toward resolution.” I kissed the palm of her hand tenderly. “I hope we’re also moving toward being okay together.” My voice carried all my hope and desperation.
“I’ll consider your advice, Mr. Blake. Good night.” Hazel headed toward the elevator bank.
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The scene resembled a jungle more than an office. They looked like they were working inside botanical gardens. I caught Damian’s eye, and we both struggled to contain our laughter at the absurd sight we’d created.
“How are the most stunning women in the entire world?” Damian announced with his signature charm, immediately capturing their attention.
“Damn cockblocker.” She looked at me and flashed the most beautiful smile when she heard my creative cursing. “My angel, I have to leave, but I absolutely don’t want to. Can we continue this later? Pick up exactly where we left off?” I asked with desperate hope.
“Liam, I still don’t know.” She shifted in my lap and stood up abruptly. I groaned in complete frustration.”
“Romantic, Damian? This wasn’t romantic, this was completely insane.” Hazel huffed, gesturing wildly at the floral catastrophe surrounding her workspace.
I smiled at her playful tone, gave her lips one final lingering kiss, and reluctantly headed for the door.
I gently nibbled her earlobe before following with a soft kiss. I trailed my lips down the column of her neck, kissing, licking, and delivering small bites. I moved to her collarbone and continued my assault of kisses across her skin.
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After dinner and an extended play session, I tucked Leo into bed. The little guy was absolutely precious. We returned to the living room, where I drew Hazel into my arms. on the couch.
Glancing sideways, I discovered Damian had copied my theatrical move perfectly. Scarlett looked just as dazed and oxygen–deprived as Hazel. My friend was grinning. like he’d won the lottery.
“So you’re part of this conspiracy too, Mr. Blake?” Hazel planted her hands firmly on her hips, confronting the older gentleman.
We might have miscalculated slightly, but watching them stomp around in indignation was absolutely adorable.
“Do you have any concept of how many individual flowers are crammed into these monstrosities? Because we do. Our entire department started a betting pool to count the blooms in our personal botanical disasters. Even our boss threw money into the pot.” Hazel’s voice dripped with barely contained fury.
I ended the call and sighed heavily. Hazel studied my face seriously, still sitting in my lap. Having her this close and accepting my touch felt absolutely perfect.
“Is everything alright?”
“Call me. Who knows, I might be feeling generous tonight.”
“I’m glad things are progressing in a positive direction.”
“I’m confident I’ll earn her forgiveness eventually, Mr. Blake.” My response made him chuckle.
I thanked Mr. Blake quickly. He gave me an encouraging thumbs up and waved me after her. I practically sprinted to catch the elevator before the doors closed.
“Finally got to kiss my gorgeous redhead properly. Damian’s satisfaction was written all over his face.
“Noah isn’t a traitor, he just wants to see you genuinely happy.”
“Yes, I was terrible, I hurt you badly, but you love me, your son loves me, even your doorman approves of me.” I couldn’t help smiling at the growing list of allies.
I carried her to the couch and laid her down gently, positioning myself above her. I
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pinned her delicious body beneath mine and claimed her mouth with a kiss filled with pure hunger scorching, desperate, and consuming. She responded with matching passion.
“What gives you the right to be so familiar, Liam?” She tried pushing away from my embrace. “I’m not your angel, and I certainly didn’t give you permission to kiss me like that.
“I guarantee that’s your cockblocking friend calling. up until you do.”
“About you needing to forgive me.”
Answer it, because he won’t give
“About what exactly, Liam?” Her arms encircled me as she spoke, making my heart race with hope. Having her hold me felt incredible.
“And you think you’re my happiness?”
“Copper, please don’t stay mad at me. It was supposed to be a small romantic gesture. Perhaps we got slightly carried away.” Damian reached for Scarlett’s hand, bringing it to his lips with practiced smoothness.
The elevator brought us face–to–face with Chloe and Noah. She mentioned heading to her boyfriend’s place since I’d be escorting Hazel home. When we reached her building, Mr. Blake was stationed at his usual post behind the doorman’s desk, greeting us with a knowing smile.
“My love, we need to have a serious conversation.” I whispered the words directly into her ear.
“I can see you’re incredibly persistent, young man.” Mr. Blake’s comment carried genuine amusement.
I’ve been crazy about this woman forever. I kissed her thoroughly, licking and sucking her sweet lips, tasting every inch of her mouth, savoring her unique flavor. Hazel matched my intensity completely, the same burning desire that coursed through my veins clearly dominating her body too. The same love that made my heart pound was obviously controlling the rhythm of hers as well.
I started working her dress zipper down while claiming her mouth again in another searing kiss. My phone vibrated insistently in my pants pocket. Without breaking our kiss, I pulled out the device and tossed it onto the couch cushions beside us.
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Both women exchanged a loaded look before turning to face us with expressions that could have melted steel. Their eyes promised retribution.
I silenced her protests with a kiss worthy of classic Hollywood, sweeping her backward in my arms like something straight out of an old movie. The dramatic gesture earned enthusiastic applause and wolf whistles from her fascinated colleagues. When I finally brought her back upright, she was completely breathless.
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