Every man craved success.

ALL Axell had to do was nod, agree to marry Debra-who was gorgeous and utterly smitten with him.

It wasnt coercion; it was an opportunity.

Yet Axells heart still leaned towards Jessie.

Axell remained silent, though Albert sensed his decision. Albert gave his shoulder a gentle pat and grinned. Give me a buzz when youve made your call With that, Albert took off.

By the window, Axell burned through another half pack of smokes.

At ten that night, Axell dialed Jessies number. Before she could speak, he murmured softly, Were done.

had just gotten home and freshened

listened quietly before

with that. He couldnt help but ask, Are you going back to

composed. Thats none of your

Then she hung up.

rarely smoked, but today hed burned through more than half a pack. He felt troubled. Logically, he knew hed made the right call-pursuing a future

felt hed

He cared for Jessie.

brief time together, something akin to love had

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