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A Night of Confusion

Mia’s POV –

If I had known Carl’s so-called “business meeting” was with Tashi, I would have come up with an excuse to stay at the office.

Or maybe I would have thrown myself down the stairs.

Anything to avoid this mess.

The moment we walked into the restaurant, I saw Tashi’s face light up at the sight of Carl—her eyes practically glowing with excitement.

And then she saw me.

That glow vanished faster than a candle in a storm.

“What is she doing here?” she asked, voice laced with irritation.

I swallowed, already regretting this whole night.

Carl didn’t even hesitate before answering. “She’s my secretary. She’s meant to be wherever I go.”

The way he said it—so casual, so matter-of-fact—made my stomach churn.

Because I wasn’t stupid.

I knew what this was.

He didn’t bring me here because he needed me.

He brought me here to prove a point.

To whom? I wasn’t sure.

Tashi didn’t argue, but the way she gripped her wine glass made it clear she wanted to.

Carl didn’t even sp
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