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the bride. Boom. You’ll make a huge mistake so fast you won’t even know
what hit you.”
“Tomorrow.” Because I’d have to run background, the time frame—
even if she was perfect—was still tight. “Crowne Jewels is Saturday. I want
to announce there.”
Crowne Jewels was Mom and Dad’s celebration for finally moving to
the Bel-Air house, which Lyric had christened Crownehome. Some days, I
wished for a name less prone to easy wordplay.
“I’ll work it into a conversation and call you as soon as I know.
Hopefully, by then you’ll talk yourself out of this stupid idea.”
Fat chance of that.
“When you talk to her, don’t say my name.”
“I’ll just say you’re a young, stunningly gorgeous rich man. The name
Crowne will not pass my lips.”
“Fine.” I raised my glass and we clicked in agreement.
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