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Chapter Thirteen

Author: Precious Ene
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Chapter Thirteen

Alicia knocked on Alexander Kings door just in time a few minutes before nine .“ come in ” the door opened and she stepped in and just like the last time the man already had his head buried in work the only difference this time was he was typing away on his computer .

Well he is definitely a workaholic that's for sure . Alicia said think to herself . “ Good morning sir ” she said in her most professional sounding voice .

“ Morning Alicia ” something about how he said her name enticed her; it rolled off his tongue too smoothly . All the while through this interaction the man hadn't looked up from his computer .

“ I have some documents I need edited and sent out before lunch , can you handle that ? ” he paused typing and stood up. He did a mini stretch and Alicia couldn't help but notice his muscles flex . He walked over to a book shelf taking a spiral binded document then handed it over to her .

Alicia took the documents without meeting his eyes . “ Alicia ” his deep
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