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Playing with fire

Author: Addy
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Williams Harrison sat in the air conditioned office, quite spacious to serve as a living room for a family of Four. His legs were crossed on the desk as he stared at his phone and smiled broadly.

The door opened and Ryder, William's assistant and personal bodyguard entered the office,

" You sent for me , Williams."

" Isn't she beautiful, Ryder?" Williams asked as he turned the phone screen towards Ryder's direction. Rydar took a glance at it and frowned immediately. Williams returned his face to the phone.

" That is the same lady from the party in New York." He grunted.

" You're right, Ryder. It was surely love at first sight." He confessed.

" Don't you think you should stop this growing feelings for her. She's a married woman, married to the most fearful person here in Los Angeles." Ryder advised but with a harsh tone.

" You are my assistant , Ryder. Stay within those limits."

Ryder rolled his eyeballs in frustration, his face showed worry and of course he was supposed to feel worr
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