NovelEnglishChapter 29: Claire’s POV
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Seven o'clock rolls around and | hear Jas greet Jordan at the door. | admired Jordan's punctuality. Leonardo rarely
made things on t- when he bothered to show up. He had leftwaiting on multiple occasions for Charlotte.
| walk out of my bedroom to greet Jordan in the foyer.
“You look stunning, Claire. Ready?” He says this as he gently places a kiss on my cheek.
“Of course. Thank you.” Part ofknew that Jordan had interest towards me. And after everything having been
finalized with Leo, I think | might be ready to give Jordan a chance. We had always been close and I trusted him,
despite Leo's very clear waning.
We leave Jasmine’s house and head into town for dinner. After arriving, Jordan had given his nfor our
reservation and we were quickly seated and tended too.
“I have something to ask you if that’s okay.” | say as soon as wine is brought to us. | wanted to lay Leo’s
accusations to rest and enjoy the rest of our evening.
“Go for it.” He says with a smile.
“I got a call from Leo today and he made spretty vivid accusations about your company. He said you've
been making srash decisions when it cto sof your contracts and it was conflicting with your
business rapport. | told him I didn’t believe him but | want to ask you if there's anything that | should know.” He
looked atas if disappointed by my question but accepting to my concern and places his hand on mine as he
answers.
“I have nothing to hide, Claire. I've made a honest living in what | do and | conduct my business by the book. |
hope you trust me.”
“I do.” | smile and give his hand a squeeze.
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If Jordan says there's nothing going on, then | believed him. He had always been honest and trustworthy in my
eyes and there was no reason forto think otherwise. | dismiss Leo’s ” concerns” as nothing but an attempt to
getto cback to him.
“How are you enjoying the office, Claire? | hope you're not planning to leave us anytsoon. You've become
the office favorite.”
“Oh, I intend on staying actually.” | smile as we order our food and enjoy dinner.
“This is really nice. | can’t remember the last t| went out to eat.” The thought stung a little. The last t|
was supposed to have a nice dinner - my ex-husband stoodup to celebrate another woman. A woman he
had prioritized over me, causing us to divorce. And the result of it was devastating. | had lost our son. | almost
lost my brother Matthew. I lost my will to continue and | lost my marriage.
Claire, before we leave, | want to be honest with you. | have had this immense attraction to you since college. |
was so excited to see you on that sidewalk a few weeks ago and | was terrified when you took ill. I'm really glad
you're okay and having you at the office has been a
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great tbut | need to honest about
my feelings. | hope it doesn't change
anything negatively.” Hearing him say
he's had a crush on Fence
was flattering) Jordin ad always
beh there and | confided in him
regularly but | had never thought
about his feelings for me. | can see
why Leonardo was concerned it my
involvement with him. He was
clinging to the idea that I'd return and
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“| like you too, Jordan.” | say this
confidently. They say the best IQysrs
are best friends fins And Jordan has
bya Priohtizedand believed in
me. There was no reason forto
doubt anything when it cto him.
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“Should we get out of here?” He
smiles as he holds his hand out for
me, leading the way as we make our
way into the dimly lit tee Aefook
into eaqy Qhersdyds r'a moment
abe wait for valet to retrieve the
car. Slowly, Jordan leans down and
kissesgently. | kiss him back —
feeling long awaited passion. The
kiss was patient and warm. | feel
butterflies start in my stomach. | had
long forgotten how this felt after
being married for so long and | liked
it.
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