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“She looks into my eyes very intensely for a moment before taking another truffle. “I’m always open to attempts at bribery of this kind,” she says mischievously and puts the treat in her mouth with relish. I have to swallow and take out a chocolate as well. Suddenly I have a ravenous appetite.”

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Flowing like Water

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