The way he looks at her never fails to take her breath away. She could be on the opposite side of the room, arguing about trade regulations and taxation rates, and all he'd have to do is glance her way to leave her heart fluttering. His honeyed words are nothing comparing to the power of his gaze, and yet she still delights in hearing them.
"You know, I have a dozen people a day remarking on my beauty for one reason or another, but it's only when you say it that it means anything." Those dozen people try to curry her favor for whatever bill or project they're working toward, while others flatter to get on the good side of a politician. Occasionally there's even the unexpected attempt at getting into her bed -- and there's a very good reason why he's the only one to succeed in that regard.
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"You know, I have a dozen people a day remarking on my beauty for one reason or another, but it's only when you say it that it means anything." Those dozen people try to curry her favor for whatever bill or project they're working toward, while others flatter to get on the good side of a politician. Occasionally there's even the unexpected attempt at getting into her bed -- and there's a very good reason why he's the only one to succeed in that regard.