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Chapter 8 – My Own Sweet Temptation

Author: SUMMERS
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-09 21:11:50

(Eve's POV)

“Eve, what is wrong with you?” Bethany talked in a hushed tone even though we were outside Callahan’s office.

“What is wrong with me?” My eyes grew bigger as if it was enough to emphasize to my friend that everything was wrong. “Didn’t you hear Bob?”

Thinking Callahan knew me, I almost had a cardiac arrest when he mentioned my name earlier. But then, I realized we had not met in person because today was yesterday, and yesterday did not happen yet. I still could not move on with that issue. Bethany and I did not go to the office to get the dress she would lend me because I wore Moira’s gift. Without Wyatt mentioning the gift, I did not dare go to the room where I found the dress… Besides, it only happened in my dream.

Although things were different, I again met Callahan in an inconvenient way.

“I heard his every word, Eve. Secretary work isn’t a joke,” she said, puckering her lips. “I work here, and good heavens, I knew how challenging it is to work with Callahan. He’s a wo
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