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"Mr. Cullen." Bella nodded once in Edward's direction.

"Senator Snoo—Swan." Edward felt his cheeks flame in response to his gaffe but plunged forward. "Thank you for agreeing to meet with me."

Bella's smile looked so forced Edward wondered why she even bothered to pretend, and the clear disdain in her voice made the outcome of his upcoming proposition seem fruitless. "No one can say I'm not willing to compromise with the other side. How can I help you?"

"Well," Edward flashed his most charming smile. "I was wondering if I could treat you to dinner sometime… and maybe drinks?"


Uhh... Did he just ask her out on a date? Is this a political move? Has he been taken over by the lizard people from outer space?

I DUNNOOOOO. B?

JSYK... I really wanted to open the chapter with a nice BJ, but it didn't feel quite right just yet.

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