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A for Arrogance

Author: Raphael
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Chapter Thirteen

A for Arrogance

/-Isla-/

“You're joking right?” I chuckled. “You almost got me…”

“Do I look like I have the time to play games with you?” He cut in icily and my laughter seized. He was nothing like the Roman I knew at home.

This man before me was a cold domineering boss, stern enough to fire anyone he didn't feel the need to keep.

“You can't fire me. This is my father's company!” I defiantly stated.

“The company policy doesn't exempt you from the dresscode. You can walk in here dressed like a slut and expect me to hand you an appointment letter simply because it is listed in your inheritance,” he said, picking up the phone.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“What do you think? I'm calling the security to throw you out,” he shrugged and my eyes widened.

“You can't do that!” I half-yelled, annoyance seeping through my veins. “What is wrong with you people?!”

He paused dialing the numbers, staring at me as I threw my purse in frustration.

“I wore a decent pantsuit t
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