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At this, she glared at him and lifted her chin in defiance.
    “Please, Ms. Best, I didn’t mean to offend you. You’re different from my other acquaintances—more sensitive.” She started to retort, but he held out a hand to stop her. “Wait, I didn’t mean sensitive in a bad way. I simply mean I’m used to dealing with insensitive people. I can be sensitive. I used to be sensitiv e… ” His words died off and, for a moment, he looked sad, distant, and lonely.
    Her anger melted away as she considered this man who had everything money could buy, but perhaps none of the happiness and joy that couldn’t be bought. She thought of her family, her friends, all the people who loved her. He surely must not have this type of love in his life, or she wouldn’t have glimpsed that lost look in his eyes.
    “Oh Mr. Gherring, I’m fine. No worries. I know I can be very difficult to deal with—or so my daughters tell me.” She decided to probe for a bit of information. “So, your current girlfriend isn’t very sensitive?”
    “No, Ms. Best. There’s currently not anyone who falls in the category of girlfriend. I can’t say I have had much time or need for dating or patience to deal with the consequences. And to be honest, no one has really seemed worth the effort.” He looked surprised at his own candidness.
    “Yes, of course. You’re a very busy and important man. And I should be getting out of your way so you can be about your business. I’ll see you Monday morning, Mr. Gherring.” Anne slipped around him and out the door.
    She escaped to the elevator, glad to be free of Gherring’s forceful presence. Why did she have such a difficult time controlling herself around him? One minute she felt drawn to him, and the next she was furious. He was so arrogant. But then he had accidentally revealed a part of himself he tried so hard to hide. He was actually lonely. She knew what she had to do. Steven Gherring needed a mate, a life-long companion, true love, a match. And she, Anne Best, was just the woman to find that perfect match for him!

Chapter Four - Working Order
     
    “Hey Anne. Ready for your first day at work? Are you nervous?” Rayna came out from behind her desk to greet Anne as she emerged from the elevator.
    “Yes, extremely nervous—I feel like I’m fixin’ to pass out. But not as bad as I would’ve been, since I realized Mr. Gherring will be out of town for three days.” Anne smiled affectionately at Rayna. “You look very chipper today. How was your date with Antonio last night?”
    Rayna blushed crimson and glanced carefully over to the door where Antonio stood, apparently attempting to pretend he was not watching Rayna. Unabashed, Anne waved his direction. “Good morning, Antonio. How are you?”
    Rayna positioned herself with her back to Antonio and spoke in a low voice. “It was so much fun. He was a real gentleman and opened the doors for me. We went to this fun pizza place, and we talked for hours. He’s a really good listener. I don’t want to jinx anything, but I think I may be falling for him. I just want to take it slow so I don’t get hurt again.”
    “Good for you. You deserve someone great after dealing with that Eddie. After you told me your story on Saturday, I was ready to punch that guy. He’d better hope I never meet him.”
    Rayna giggled. “You’re so fierce. What would you do? Beat him up with your purse?”
    “Well, I just might. I’ve recently used my bag for just such a purpose.” Anne laughed. “Anyway, I’m glad things are going well with Antonio. I just knew he’d be good for you.”
    “Don’t be making wedding plans just yet.” Rayna chuckled as she peered over her shoulder at Antonio. “Although, I must admit, he would look great in a tux…”
    On her way out the door, Antonio stopped Anne. “Good morning. I hope you have a great first day at work.”
    “How did you know?”
    “Rayna and I talked about you last night, among a lot of other