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2024-10-29 19:42:56Oliver breezed into his office, whistling a cheerful tune. A steaming cup of coffee warmed his hand as he tossed his briefcase onto the plush chair and hung his suit jacket on the back of his swivel chair.
Reaching for his daily schedule on the right side of his desk felt like muscle memory, but his hand hovered, then landed with a soft thud on an empty space. A frown creased his brow as he noticed his computer was still off.
Unease prickled his skin. Emily never left her desk bare. He called out, "Ms. Collins?"
Silence answered him, broken only by the gentle hum of the air conditioner. Realization dawned.
"Right, I told her to take a day off," he muttered, disappointment tingling in his voice as he slumped back into his chair.
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A grin spread across Oliver's face. "But this new movie is actually pretty interesting! I can't seem to tear myself away..." "Don't play coy with me, Mr. Sterling," Emily countered, "That's Interstellar on the screen you've seen for umpteenth time, and let's be honest, you probably haven't understood a word of it all night. Plus, I know there's that expensive whiskey keeping you company." Oliver burst out laughing, the sound echoing through the penthouse. "Alright, alright, you win" He reached for the remote and flicked off the TV with a sigh. He rose from the couch, leaving the untouched glass of whiskey behind, and headed for his bedroom. The phone remained pressed to his ear, his other hand shoved in his sweatpants pocket. "Hear that?" he said, a playful note in h
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Even Bella seemed stunned by his appearance. Her eyes widened, and she nudged Jayce, who looked equally bewildered. Even the nearby workers at their tables were craning their necks for a better look."Oh my god, is she walking towards us?" Bella muttered excitedly. "Is he planning to eat here?" Jace echoed.As Oliver approached, Emily, Jayce, and Bella all stood up instinctively, mixed emotions swirling on their faces."Good day, Sir," Bella and Jace chorused, clearly surprised by Oliver's unexpected presence in the employee cafeteria."Hey," Oliver said, offering a polite smile. However, his smile didn't quite reach his eyes, and his gaze held something. "I-it's okay, Sir," Bella stammered, still staring at Oliver with wide eyes.Unable to hold back any longer, Emily blurted out the question that was burning in her mind. "I'm sorry, Sir, but what are you doing here?"Oliver glanced at her briefly before turning his attention back to Bella and Jace. He spoke in a polite but firm man
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