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Strike One
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Samil kept gazing at me, his sight was firm, constant, and… unbearable. I couldn't tell what was hidden behind that gaze, but the insensitivity of it made my heart pound and hands shake. I almost dropped my notebook because of it.
“Why does this elevator go so slow?! I will die in here if the door don't open in like three seconds!” I went frantic inside my mind.
When the door opened I almost collapsed getting off that elevator. I started breathing heavily while holding a hand on my chest, making it impossible for him not to notice my state. He smirked and walked slowly through the corridor leading to conference room, and I… seriously wanted to kill him for messing me up so much.
We entered the room together, everyone bowed to him, greeting him, and ignoring me. It felt incredibly awkward, until suddenly…
“Kass! Great to see you… Ms. Secretary!” Grace called happily from the back of the room waving her hand.
She surprised me, with all that had
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