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Seventy-Seven

Author: H.B Temilorun
last update Last Updated: 2023-09-30 20:45:15

ZORA'S POV

I sat for a moment in my car and couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face. A brief glance at the side mirror showed me that my cheeks were flushed with excitement and there was a sparkle in my eye that had not been there in a very long time. I had the feeling that that today was going to be a good one. I went into the building, cheerfully replying to the greetings my staff.

As I walked into the elevator that would take me to my office, I waved at my secretary and another of my staff who were headed to an office. They returned my wave, but before the elevator doors closed, I saw them put their heads together and say something while briefly glancing in my direction.

"Okay, Zora," I said to myself as the elevator whisked me to the top floor. "You really need to rein it in a little."

"Morning, Ms Zora," Cheryl greeted as I walked past her on my way to the office.

She was sorting through some files while walking towards her office.

"Morning, Cheryl."

"Please just give
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