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180. Gramps and Granny

Author: Sia Brown
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The meeting went on for another half hour before we decided to call it a day. Enzo and I were about to head out when Raymond called my name.

“Yes?” I said, turning around.

“That software you used…” He started, “Is that your company’s?”

“Nope. It’s mine. It was my project in college.”

“I see.” He mused, scratching his jaw. “Well… I think we would benefit from it. Do you have any plans of selling it?”

I smiled, “Sell? Raymond, I’d give it to you for free.”

His brows went up, “Seriously?”

“Of course.” I said, surprised that he even thought I would accept his money.

“How about I rent it then?”

I scoffed, “No, I’m not accepting any money from you. I never created this to make money off of it. Use it for as long as you want. I’d be glad that it is of some use to someone.”

“Well. I don’t know what to say.” He said, giving me a grateful smile. “Thank you so much, Cassie.”

“As long as you don’t regret hiring me, I’m happy.”

He laughed, “Never.”

Wearing a smile I got into the elevato
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