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haven’t had a chance to get to know each other properly,” he said.
    “No, we haven’t. We’ve been boss and assistant and aside from our one kiss on Christmas and this afternoon…
    “Yes, this afternoon has me convinced that I already know all the important things about you, honey.”
    “Like what?”
    “Like even when you’re afraid you don’t like to let it show,” he said.
    She winked over at him. “And I know you are a stickler for doing things properly.”
    “That I am. On Saturday night I’m taking you out—don’t bother saying no. And then after you go to your interview in Austin we can talk again.”

Chapter Six
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    T WO DAYS LATER Ryder waited in the conference room for his partners to arrive. He’d asked to meet, choosing a day and time when Addison was in class since he didn’t want her to hear any of the discussion in case it turned sticky.
    “What’s this about, Ryder?” Fiona asked as she walked into the room.
    “Yeah, you sounded serious when you asked us to meet,” Johnny added.
    Ryder looked at his partners, considering how hard it would be to convince them to hire Addison as a junior associate. Fiona, the Lannigan in the firm’s name, and Johnny, the Gamble part of the firm, had discussed adding another lawyer in the past, but for one reason or another, neither of them had ever committed to it, and Ryder had let it drop. No more. He intended to get a commitment from both today.
    Before he could start, Johnny added, “It’s not about the hail damage to the roof, is it?”
    “No. The insurance should cover that. Fortunately.” New roofs were expensive and he wanted nothing to interfere with his plan to hire Addison. “We need to add another lawyer to the firm. We’re barely keeping up as it is, and with Whiskey River growing the way it is, our client list will grow too.”
    “What brought this on, Ryder?” Fiona asked. A petite beautiful blonde, Fiona lulled those who didn’t know her into believing she would be a pushover. They quickly found out differently. She was a shark. A killer shark to be exact.
    “My caseload for one thing.”
    “But your caseload isn’t the only reason, is it?” Johnny added with a grin. “Or even the main one.” Johnny was an excellent lawyer as well. He also had a knack for getting straight to the heart of the matter. And a knack for zeroing in on precisely what you were trying not to say.
    Ryder gave him a dirty look. “There are a number of reasons why I believe we need to hire another attorney.”
    “This is about Addison,” Johnny said. Turning to Fiona he said, “Pay up. I told you something went down with them during the storm.”
    “Pay you? Since when have I ever taken one of your bets?”
    “If we can get back to the matter at hand,” Ryder said repressively. “I’ve got work to do, even if you two don’t.”
    “Don’t get testy.” Johnny smirked at him. “So, you and Addison finally managed to get together. Thank God. Fiona and I were about ready to lock the two of you in a room together to end both your miseries.”
    “He’s right,” Fiona said before Ryder could tell Johnny to stick it where the sun don’t shine. “The tension was getting to us.” She crossed one leg over the other and smiled. “You want to hire Addison as a junior associate. Did she tell you she’s looking for a job in San Antonio or Austin?”
    “You knew?”
    “Of course I did. And I also knew you wouldn’t let that happen, not that I told Addison so.” She glanced at Johnny. “What do you say, partner?”
    “Sure. Addison’s great. She’ll be just what we need.” He kicked back, propping his boots on the huge table and linking his hands behind his head. “When’s the wedding?”
    “Very funny.” Oh, what the hell. They had obviously figured out the truth. “I haven’t asked her yet.”
    Johnny grinned widely while Fiona’s expression was soft and sentimental, which was totally out of character. “You two are perfect