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59|Got Under Her Skin

Author: Ximena West
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[Camari]

I smiled as I saw a bouquet of yellow roses on my desk in the morning. I looked for the card and read the contents. 'Thank you for being my best friend. R.G.'

I took out my phone and messaged him. 'You're welcome, best friend.'

Russell came at a bad time. Had he come before I got married to Farrell, I might have gone out with him. Although I was afraid our relationship would fall apart. He had many female fans. There must be women like Bella among them.

Nicole offered to take the flowers to the kitchen, but I refused. I took a vase and filled it with water. I arranged the flowers in it and placed it on my desk. Otis came in, so I gave him the card from Russell. He smiled in understanding.

My work piled up from morning until after work. Each division sent more than one idea for the company's anniversary celebration. I classified every similar idea to make it easier for me to report to Otis.

The employees were enthusiastic about the anniversary. I looked through the old photo fi
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