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And enough confidence to fill the room. The kind of man who makes you forget you are supposed to be working. He told me he was in real estate development and was looking for someone to help him rebrand his company.

“I’ve heard amazing things about your work,” he said, flashing that killer smile. “Someone told me you’re the best in the city.”

Now, I should mention that his expensive suit was actually just expensive-looking. I found out later it was from one of those discount designer stores.

But hey, the man knew how to dress for the part. Give credit where it is due. I was flattered.

Obviously. My business was doing well, but I was still building my reputation. Having someone like Ryan as a client would be huge for my portfolio.

What I did not realize was that I was the one being assessed as a potential client. Our first meeting was supposed to be professional. We met at this upscale coffee shop to discuss his project.