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because you’d like me to represent you?"
    A hint of surprise lit his eyes then disappeared a second later. He straightened his already straight tie.
    "Ah..."
    From his hesitation, she worried she jumped the gun and assumed wrong. “In fairness, you should know I’ve never handled this type of suit. I can refer you to other attorneys in the firm with expertise in these matters,” she said, offering him a way to decline gracefully.
    “Does the nature of my case trouble you?”
    “Not at all.”
    “I get the impression you’d rather refer it out.”
    The answer made her situation worse. She was torn. Part of her, the personal part, hoped he’d instruct her to hand the case off. That choice allowed her to see him socially, which she’d love to do. The professional part of her, the attorney wanted to keep it. She wanted to win the case for him. A tough decision.
    Pride won.
    “No, I don’t. You have a choice in who represents you. But in spite of my inexperience, I believe I can win this.”
    "You haven't asked me if I did it."
    "I know you didn't."
    A boyish smile she didn’t think he possessed crossed his face. He appeared both pleased and surprised. He probably expected something more non-committal with a qualifier.
    His expression changed to one of skepticism. "Do you?"
    She considered how much to say. The easiest answer was basic logic. Then there was complete honesty. She gave him the whole truth. "I know in my mind." She placed a hand to her chest, "And, I know in here."
    "What makes you so sure?"
    "A number of reasons. For one, you're not the type of man who has to force a woman to do your sexual bidding. You're a darling of the tabloids. Every week there's a picture of you with a different gorgeous female." With a soft laugh she added, "You're a bloody lodestone for hot chicks. Two, there wouldn’t be one isolated complaint. Rumors of other hushed up incidents would’ve leaked. The entertainment industry is rife with gossip. Everyone knows which actors are notorious for compelling minor female cast members to have sex with them or lose the part, or in some cases, male cast members."
    Alex reached over and laid his hand near her heart. "What does this place tell you?"
    "There are no words to explain how I feel in my heart. I just know that you didn't do it."  
    "Such unflagging belief in my innocence, I'm not sure what to say. Thank you." He lifted her hand and kissed her fingers. “I can’t think of anyone I’d rather have represent me."
    "You realize part of my preparation entails interviewing your past girlfriends?" The prospect only occurred to her a moment earlier and stirred mixed feelings. The attorney in her recognized the legal necessity. The woman in her wanted to both know, and not know, the details of his relationships, however long past.
    "I'll...the questions, I mean--" She wasn’t one to stumble for words. She took a deep breath and started again. "Personal questions about your sex life have to be asked. Aspects of your private life might be brought up in court. We need to cover our bases, contradict and answer any kind of wild statements the plaintiff makes."  
    "Do what you have to do.”
    “Once the story breaks, the press will dog your every step. I’d suggest you limit your attendance at public events.”
    "Not a problem. I’m invited to so many publicity and charity functions, I decline most. I have neither the time, nor the inclination to attend. I went the other night because my clients were performing and the preservation of wildlife habitat is a cause I support."
    "How nice, a conservationist. Me too." She studied him for a minute and then, too curious not to, asked, "I have a question for you. Why did you agree to Miranda's matchmaking? You don't need to meet women via blind dates."
    He kissed the palm of her hand then rubbed feather light circles on the spot he kissed as he talked. "It wasn’t a blind date. I saw you again after the ball."
    The simple action drove her to