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Chapter 078

Author: Rhoda Wrights
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-27 03:59:41

Brielle's POV

“Don’t worry, I won’t bite… hard, Ms Monroe. Help yourself to a drink and take a deep breath,” he says, and I can almost picture the smirk on his face.

“Not nervous, just caffeinated,” I quip, trying to mask my nerves with humor. “Thanks for having, me Sir. This office is… incredible."

“Let's get down to business, shall we? Unless you'd like a few more minutes…"

I take another breath, trying to steady my nerves, and respond, “No, I'm ready when you are, sir.” A quick seat-adjustment later, I'm ready to face… well, whatever this meeting throws my way.

Although I'm starting to feel like a lab rat in some kind of bizarre experiment. The CEO is watching me from who-knows-where, his face hidden behind a veil of secrecy.

It's seriously freaking me out.

And then there's his voice. It's like a sonic boom, shaking every molecule in the room. I can feel the vibrations humming through my fingertips, making my skin crawl.

“Before we proceed, Ms. Monroe I'd, of course, lik
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