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147. Feistiness

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Emma was standing outside his cabin in front of Susie's desk which had deep brown tiles on the wall with their company logo hanging beside it there was a big classic clock. Her desk was of off-white marbles having golden line textures on it. The floor was off-white marbles adorning the floor with brown asymmetrical lines. There were vases with indoor plants kept at places giving a cool warm feeling.

Everything was eye pleasing and soothing, making her smile. She wanted to have a tour of the building already but as she was asked to report Shawn first by the receptionist she waited.

When she was in lift Susie dashed inside his cabin and now standing here she wonders if she should wait for her barge inside the cabin. Her fake nails having glitter french nail art were ticking over her table.

Forget it.. I would just get inside!

Saying she was about to walk toward the door when it opens on its own and Susie comes out. Passing a sweet smile she asks if she can go inside and Susie stops h
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Marena John Lambrou
Oh my! He’s definitely the one being trained by her. I don’t know if he can keep it on his pants. Btw, Im glad to know why Shawn got engaged in the first place. I bet he won’t hesitate to marry her once his mess is over! Update plz. I love it!
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