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because they are good looking, muscular, and intimidating? Are you kidding me? What type of man are you interested in?”
    “One that won’t use his strength to restrain me while he takes what he wants,” Stacy stated then wished she hadn’t. This was the first time she expressed her fear after her boss’s attack. Millie was silent a moment, and then she broke the silence.
    “Honey, is that what you think? That men like the Cantrells would use their strength and masculinity against you? Gosh, you did a great job hiding your fear after your boss tried to rape you. No wonder Eric and Max intimidate you. They are big, strong men, but they are also gentlemen. They come from a good family. In fact, their fathers and mother helped to turn Pearl into the town it is today. Don’t be afraid of them.”
    “That’s easy for you to say. I’m afraid of getting close to anyone. Not just because of Barry but because of Alex. I regret losing my virginity to him. I don’t know what I was thinking.”
    “You were upset after finding out that your mom was indeed alive but wanted nothing to do with you. That was understandable when you began to self-destruct.”
    Stacy laughed. “Thanks to you, I didn’t downright explode.”
    “Yeah, well, you were there for me, too,” Millie replied.
    Stacy knew that Millie was talking about Stewart. What an abusive asshole he turned out to be.
    “Well, don’t toss the whole multiple-partner idea out the window yet. If the Cantrells are interested in you, then they would be willing to share you.”
    “What! Are you insane? I couldn’t handle five minutes speaking to one of them, never mind two of them, and there was no sex involved. You’re crazy, Millie.”
    “Did your body get all warm and tingly? Did you think about them while you were taking a shower and touch yourself?”
    “Millie!”
    “Just what I thought. Do me a favor and keep an open mind. You never know what might happen. Now what was this talk about chili?”
    Stacy began to explain about the contest and there being the same winner every year.
    “Betsy Whinston, that bitch! She thinks she is God’s gift to men. She’s been after a Cantrell for years. I didn’t know you knew how to make chili. I mean, I know you can cook and bake, but chili is like a specialty. Either you can make it or you can’t.”
    “I can make it, but it sounds like I may need some advice from Anna. I was planning on calling her next to give her an earful.”
    Millie laughed. “Good luck with that, and keep me posted on the Cantrell men. I want all the details.”
    “There won’t be any. Men are off limits, I’m here to find myself.”
    “A sexual fling could be just the right medicine.”
    “How do you figure?”
    “Maybe all you need is a good orgasm. You have never had one, so that’s a start.”
    Stacy gasped at Millie’s brazen comment.
    “I’ve had a good orgasm before,” Stacy replied.
    “Dildos do not give a woman a really good orgasm, honey,” Millie stated.
    “Good-bye, Millie!” Stacy replied, absolutely shocked at Millie’s statement, and then she disconnected the call. Her second call was to Anna as she reprimanded her, thanked her then begged Anna for advice to enhance Stacy’s chili recipe.
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    “These are a lot of decisions to make in one night. I agree that Gutry has to go. He’s costing us money and ruining our reputation,” Charlie complained as he shook his head and covered a yawn.
    “You’re telling me. He isn’t going to take this lightly,” Ben replied.
    “That’s why Max and I are going to handle it. As the law in town and part owners of the Triple C, it is our obligation and right. Plus, he may be less likely to lash out at us,” Wyatt suggested.
    Mumbles of agreement went through the room.
    “I swear I don’t know where we are going to find a good cook to replace Tex,” Eric stated.
    “There are plenty of people looking for work. Lots of women who might be good,” Ben