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.

gotten home

listened quietly

Axell wasnt satisfied with that. He couldnt help but ask, Are

Thats none of

Then she hung up.

living room, cigarette dangling between his fingers. As a doc, he rarely smoked, but today hed burned through more than half a pack. He felt troubled. Logically, he knew

deep down, he felt hed made the

He cared for Jessie.

together, something akin to love

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