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Chapter 39

Author: Sheila Blue
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Jake sighed as he settled in his office. He took off his suit jacket and hung it on the coat stand by the corner and loosened his tie. He arrived mid-day after meeting with Damian. He was exhausted.

The new project he was working on with his father's shipping company was very promising but tiring. It required a lot of data analysis which was why he frequented the Rollins' shipping world.

Jake stared at the stark of files sitting neatly before him. He would have rather gone home to relax and call it a day, but he had so much to do that he couldn't afford the break. He reminded himself that he didn't get to where he was by taking breaks.

He heaved and shook his head. A mental jolting to himself to get back to work. He picked up the first file and after going through it, needed to sign it. His eyes roved the table for his pen and he opened his drawer to grab a pen.

Jake paused at the sight he was met with upon opening the drawer. He smiled to himself as he picked up the picture of Sheen
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