"Didn't you call ahead to inform him? Mr. Rupert Whalen from the marketing department isn't around today," said the receptionist at Bassett Corporation to Willow, who was waiting in the lobby."He obviously doesn't want to meet with us," Joey said.Willow frowned. "The results aren't in yet. We shouldn't make assumptions." "Annie's been here three times already and hasn't managed to meet him. Are you sure we should wait for the results? Maybe you should go straight to Theodore," Joey urged."No, I can't," Willow responded."Why are you being so stubborn? There's clearly a quicker route, but you won't take it. Set aside your pride with Theodore, and we'd have this project in the bag, wouldn't we?""I'd rather keep it professional. And I've already made my position clear to him. We've done all we can, so let's see how it plays out. If we don't get the project, there's not much else to do," Willow said."Shall we head back now?" Joey asked resignedly.As they were about to leave,
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