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Chapter Fifty-Three: A Modern Independent Woman
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Claire finally arrived at the C Building where the meeting will take place.
She straightened her curly and messy hair before she walks inside. She needs to be presentable today...
She walked straight to the elevator, and she pressed the 14th floor button. Her anxiety levels is rising again because she's sure she's going to receive a backlash from her Boss.
Her Boss is very hard to please, but she decided to endure her Boss' tantrums so that she's up with her boss' tantrums to reach for her own dreams of becoming a successful writer.
She took a deep, calming breath once she finally reached the 14th floor
"Well, here I go..." she murmured, as she starts walking towards the conference room.
==============================Few hours have passed.Claire and her Boss Erica are nervously waiting for the Director's feedback about the manuscript.
“Can't you think of another story with a unique plot? Your ne
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