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I went into work with my head held high and a smile on my face. I noticed that Nancy wasn't at the front desk anymore, instead there was a freakishly tall red-head with a short sleek bob and a black and white suit.

"Good morning" she greeted me with a small smile.

"Good morning. I don't mean to sound rude or anything but where's Nancy?" I asked while keeping a smile on my face.

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"Oh I'm sorry, she doesn't work here anymore. Mr. Saunders let her go yesterday afternoon. I'm Melissa Robinson, I'm filling in for Ms. Saunders"

I smiled "I see, well it was nice meeting you. I'm Madeline but you can call me Maddie"

She smiled at me "okay then. Have a good day. It was nice meeting you as well"

I went up the elevator to my office and I couldn't suppress my curiosity when it came to Nancy. I thought they were good siblings. Why would he fire her?

I walked into my office and I looked at myself in the mirror from the corner of my eye. I didn't like what I saw. White added
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