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"Tell me, Bernice," Rafael's tone was indolent, but his eyes flashed with something darker as he leaned back in his chair, never once looking away from her. "Are you really ready to work with me?"

Bernice met his gaze, her eyes unflinching. "That depends. Are you?"

A smirk played on his lips, his eyes masking their true expression. "You were always… amusing. I've missed that about you