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CHAPTER 82

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**Franklin Howard**

I arrived at H.W. Global at 8 AM and went to my office on the third floor. I received the report for the press meeting that we had at noon, due to my one-month absence from the company.

I had completely forgotten that Amelia still worked here, and seeing her hovering around my secretary's door, I frowned as she greeted me, smiling bashfully.

I recalled that Natalie had told me Amelia was up to something mischievous, but I didn't care to know.

"Good morning, CEO Franklin," Amelia greeted me with a wide grin on her pretty fair face. She wore a white shirt, a black skirt, and silver shoes.

Her blonde hair was let loose, and she looked beautiful.

"Morning. What do you want here?" I asked her, not smiling, as my secretary, Ms. Mary Elliott, rose from her chair and greeted me too.

"Morning, sir."

"Morning, Mary. Prepare the files for all the appointments I have today," I instructed her, noting she was dressed in the same style as Amelia.

"Okay, sir," Mary settled back
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