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Chapt. 31
Louisa's door burst open unearthing a ferociousness that stirred up one in her. Hadn't she been clear?
Nerry rushed behind the ominous-looking man looking startled, "I'm sorry, ma'am', I told him you weren't in the office but he forced himself in within a blink. Should I call security?"
"No need. Leave."
The door shut leaving two opposite genders in a lightning bolt eyeball tournament. It was her against Mason.
Louisa had made it to work as fresh and satisfied as ever where she spotted her assistant searching in the paper bin.
'Looking for something?' She'd alerted her presence causing Nerry to straighten up immediately.
'Nothing of importance, Ma'am.'
'Okay. Leave no room for visits or appointments today. I emphasize visits and Mr. Donovan in particular. Come up with a reasonable excuse.'
'Yes, ma'am.'
"Good Morning, Mr. Dono--" she began in her usual professional tone.
"To hell with that!" He detestabl
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The shade of my love (BlackBook 2) Chapt. 34
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"Beautiful morning, everyone!" Dressed in a pair of black jeans beneath an oversized red hoodie, Louisa greeted with outstretched hands upon entering the office earning astonished looks from her employees. No one dared to reply for fear of a misunderstanding of any kind that may lead to being fired. She paused and frowned at silence, "didn't you hear me? I said beautiful morning," she repeated finally getting the attention and stutters she deserved before noisily squeaking her trainers on the marble floor toward the elevator. "Beautiful morning, Nerry." The latter almost choked on saliva at the sight of her boss, "uh...Miss Woods?" She called to make sure. "What? Why does everyone look like they've seen a ghost?" Nerry shook her head. "Hand me your mirror, I probably have some jelly or peanut on my cheek or something." She took a hand mirror from Nerry's shaky hands and examined her face. There was nothing on her face: her teeth were okay, her eyes weren't droopy or hadn't bags be
The shade of my love (BlackBook 2) Chapt. 37
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The shade of my love (BlackBook 2) Chapt. 39
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