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Chapter 11- The TV show

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last update Last Updated: 2024-12-22 04:27:02

Cassie took a few deep breaths, trying to compose herself. She pushed all the horrible feelings aside for a moment. Instead of panicking, she picked up her phone and dialed Arden's number.

"Hello?" Arden's deep voice answered on the first ring.

"Arden, it's Cassie," she said, trying to sound calm. "I've thought about your offer, and I'm interested in the job."

There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a moment, Cassie wondered if she'd misread the situation.

But then Arden spoke. "Okay. We'll meet tomorrow to discuss the details."

Arden's nonchalant response got her scared for a moment. "What time?" she asked, trying to sound professional.

"How about 10 am?" Arden replied.

"Sounds good," Cassie said, "I'll be there."

"See you then," Arden said, and the line went dead.

Cassie and Cora both sat in stunned silence, staring at the document lying on the bed between them.

Cora's voice broke the silence. "This is huge, Cassie. These documents are private and highly classifi
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