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Agreed. But sometimes a smooth, easy acquisition is a good change of pace.

Oh certainly. Yet there are those times when you go into it praying they're going to fight back.

Watching people struggle, particularly when it's against you, can be so fun.

Mmhmm. Especially when you know that you have them no matter how much they fight.

I am so glad to be back in the land of finance and business.

Oh we were talking about business? I suppose it all still applies then.

And just have you been taking over things then? Now you do have me intrigued.

My life and livelihood is my business. That doesn't mean I am above the other sort of fight.

What I do definitely doesn't qualify as business or finance, but I've certainly been involved in my share of hostile takeovers.

As for my money, I was young when I inherited it and didn't have an especially keen mind for investments. I found reputable people to help me make it grow.

Sounds like the sort I'll be doing if my darling ex decides to ignore my legitimate bid.

Which is smarter than most people.

Gotta love a good fight.

Darling, How are you?

Don't you just? It amuses me to watch them wiggle.

I'm alright. Keeping kinda busy. Ya? How's Boston?

Busy, that is the word. Boston's perfect. My company wasn't run into the ground. I'm general hateful at all people.

Not much has changed.

Well, that's good, yeah?

I believe so, yes. Not to mention I'm enjoying it too much.

Welcome back, Ms. Frost.

Thank you, Ms Dawes. It still is Dawes for the time being, isn't it?

It is, indeed, still Dawes. And will be, as I don't plan to change my last name. ~~Maybe hyphenate if Harvey insists.~~ But, please, call me Rachel.

I admit that is one reasons I'm against the institution. I will always be a Frost, no matter what. I have other reasons but that's one of them.

Rachel it is then, if you make it Emma.

Emma it is. I hope you've found nothing amiss now that you've returned.

And I respect your reasons. I don't believe a piece of paper is needed to prove one's commitment, but I do believe marriage is what the two people make of it.

Nothing other than myself, or so I suspect Drake feels. I'm the woman I was before now, not the woman I was with James.

I don't believe in those sort of relationships anymore, at all. I knew better before I indulged and I let myself forget. Where are you two registered?

I'm sure Drake is thrilled to have you back. Or have you at last? I'm sorry. Timelines are still very confusing to me.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Oh! I believe Pepper registered us at Barney's New York. I'm...a terrible bride-to-be. I've neglected the planning in favor of my latest trial. Drake is invited to the wedding, and of course, the invitation is extended to you, as well.

I'm not certain it makes sense to me either. Physically we haven't met. I'm beginning to wonder if he's mine, or some other me. I... I know none of it makes sense. Not to me.

Please don't be. I don't plan to be upset by any of it.

I'll bother Pepper then about the registration. I'm certain she'll know what you need. Thank you. I'll most certainly try and make it.

Understandable. The confusion regarding timelines, and if you can't make it to the wedding. You're a very busy woman. I just wanted to welcome you back to civilization.

I appreciate it, thank you.

What did you take over this time?

Nothing yet. I merely made the opening bid. I suspect I'll be denied, told to go do myself and then Sebastian will find out how cruel I truly can be.

He won't be accomplishing much outside of ticking you off and slowing you down. Almost makes me feel sorry for him.

Pity for Sebastian Shaw? I might actually giggle. You're right though, he won't be accomplishing anything but I don't see him giving in without a fight.

Almost. Fights make it all worthwhile.

Don't they? I adore them dearly.

I'd wish you good luck, but you won't need it.

Certainly the best sort of takeover.

I believe so, yes.