Shameless Claim

"I'll take that as a compliment. Though, a man worth having doesn't need to be guarded. If he walks away, he was just a problem waiting to happen. Honestly, I should be thanking you for taking out my trash."

Celine crossed her arms, every inch the cool, composed professional. She wore a crisp white blouse tucked into a high-waisted leather pencil skirt, with a black wool coat draped over her shoul