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Chapter 45: Persistent
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Going back to her office, she never expected to see the person now waiting in her visitor's chair in her office. Being stunned to have found Cedrick Miguel prominently sitting at the chair in front of her table, she tried to heave a sigh and calm her senses.
Did he go straight into my office after he adjourned the meeting? Seriously? What is this brute thinking! Is he not worried that people might talk about us and wonder what is he doing in my office every time?
"What took you so long? Been waiting here for you..." A captivating smile welcomed her the moment he saw her enter her office.
"I have to settle things out in the Conference and have the minutes I recorded printed out first." She explained. "Why?" She added.
"You're overdoing your job. You don't have to do that." He commented. She then rolled her eyes as a response.
Seriously? Don't have to do
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