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A Date for the Boss

Author: Sarah Gabs
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-14 17:48:31

“I know that you are scared, Miss Cassie but you should talk to me. I can help you”

Jeffrey pleaded softly.

Cassie shook her head but said nothing. Bella was clear with her warning. She wasn't sure she could trust Jeffrey or Zander toscoffed protect her every minute of the day if she told the truth.

“I saw what they did to you back there. Nobody has the right to treat another person so horribly” Jeffrey said.

“You don't understand. It was just a prank” Cassie replied quietly.

A prank you couldn't walk away from, even when you couldn't take it anymore? I am not blind, Miss. Cassie. That was not a prank” Jeffrey replied.

He sounded frustrated with her and Cassie couldn't blame him. She was sticking to her stupid story for as long as she could.

“I don't need your help Jeffrey. Don't worry about me. I will stay away from them and I will be okay, "she said.

She turned her back to him and laid back on the bed, covering herself with the sheets to hide her face.

“Please, do not tell Mr. Zand
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