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‘Because it was my grandfather’s.’ And despite the fact the words were delivered quietly, she felt passion in every single syllable. ‘Because it was sold under duress, and because I swore I would get it back.’ He closed his eyes for a moment. ‘And because Kosta Carinedes will sell eventually, and I do not wish him to sell it to anyone else.’
‘You think he would?’
Thanos pierced her with his gaze. ‘Yes.’
‘So how would this work?’ she prompted, breaking off when the waiter reappeared with a bottle of wine. Alice watched as he unscrewed the cork and poured two glasses, then disappeared once more.
‘We’d get married quickly. Two weeks should be enough time to organise the details. I have a hotel in the South of France that would be perfect—just the kind of place I would choose for my wedding. It’s private and difficult to get to, so while we’ll leak it to the press, there won’t be an abundance of paparazzi hanging off the gates.’
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