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Author: Rofeeah
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Bastian entered the office, holding a lunch basket. He walked straight to Patricia's desk and stood still for a minute, trying to create appropriate words in his head.

Patricia was working on her laptop and she saw him standing, but she didn’t pause or even glance at him. Instead, she widened her eyes to stare vividly at her screen and pressed the keyboard with speed.

He discharged a deep breath, tightening his lips. “This is for you.” He informed and placed the lunch basket. He waited for a few seconds, expecting her to lift her hand and check the meal, but she did not.

“Enjoy your meal.” He said.

He pointed at his seat. “I will go to my seat now.” He informed. He veered around to his seat and his phone rang, causing him to halt.

He took out his phone and received the call.

“Hello,” he greeted first and patiently waited for the caller to express herself.

“Oh, okay. I will inform the president and fix a new day for the meeting,” he assured, appreciating, “thank you.”

He ended the call
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Angela
Why no cars they have company and money but no cars???? No bodyguards??!!
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Mingy73
yes I hope so Bastian ...
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