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94. Love Or Infatuation

Author: LILY WEST
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LEO POV

"It's fine since it's your decision," she replied then stood up from the chair. "I only have one request," she added.

"And you think you're still in the position to make a request?" I asked.

"It's for everyone's good. I would like to guide my team on the new project before leaving. It was my idea and I won't have anyone take my spotlight or ruin the project. At least, grant me this as a reward for my relentless efforts towards the company's success," she replied.

"Very well then. You have just a week," I responded then she left the room.

*********

I had just finished a meeting with some government top officials when Jude showed up at the entrance of R&B headquarters building. He was the only one missing from my entourage.

"Where were you? I almost collapsed from anxiety!" he screamed, drawing the attention of everyone in the reception hall.

"Calm down, man!" I said and he followed me to my office while the onlookers stood, puzzled by his reaction.

"Don't ever pull such a stu
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