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Chapter 21

Author: J.DeCOSTA
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Yana's PoV

Zach dropped me off at work an hour ago and shit hit the fan the moment I stepped inside the building. A high-level meeting has been convened, and my presence is required. Looking at Sapphire, she's worried, so I try to reassure her.

"Listen, maybe it's about the promotions or event changes." I state hopefully, but she's sweating bullets at this point.

Sapph sighs and wrings her hands together, "I don't think so,Damon was super pissed when he came in. He's the one who called the meeting."

I halt my steps instantly; Damon never schedules meetings on his own. That is usually something he tells me to handle. Upon entering the room, the incessant chatter stops, Damon smirks and points towards the single seat on the left.

The CEO Sam Blackstone is flanked by Board Chairman Travis Wright, HR Manager Suzan Chambers, Damon, and the hotel secretary Alyssa Berry. Taking a seat, I tighten my hands around the folders in my hands, getting up for a fight.

Damon clears his throat and smir
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