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2024-10-29 19:42:56Alexander got to his office and started going through the proposals sent to him from other departments. The budget in most of the reports were almost perfect but a few had a huge gap in them. He was craving for coffee all of a sudden. Without a second thought he called out to his secretary through the intercom.
He didn’t get any answer for the very first time since lee started working with him. He tried once more but there was no answer. Ignoring the intercom he stood up with the intention of walking out of the office. As he walked around the table his office door was flung open.
He looked up ready to lash out when he saw his furious mother walking towards him like a tornado. Ohooo, he thought. Why is my old lady here? And in such a bad mood? Anna walked into the office her face displaying her emotions.
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