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Chapter 667

Everyone froze. No one thought Tanya had it in her to be the manager, but when I started clapping, they awkwardly joined in.

Standing next to me, Tanya soaked up the mix of shocked and half-hearted applause. I could tell she was holding her breath, like this was her big moment-the one she'd been waiting forever for.

She was the comeback queen, climbing up only to get knocked down again and again. But here she was, finally at the top. I could see the fire in her, the need to prove herself. That drive was exactly what I wanted-needed, actually. But only if I could control it. I wanted to push her until that fire burned too hot, until she'd take risks that'd play right into my hands.

"Let's hear from Ms. Twain," I announced, nudging her into the spotlight.

Tanya hesitated, nerves clear as day, but she wasn't stupid. She pulled herself together and gave a solid speech.

Once the ceremony wrapped up, I led her to the manager's office. Of course, I took the main seat, leaving her to stand. A few minutes ago, I'd let her have her little victory. Now, I was reminding her who really ran the show.

I was going to mess with her-build her up, then tear her down-until she hated me with everything she had.

"Tanya, the bar's all yours now," I said, leaning back. "Think you can handle it? If not, speak up-I'll find someone else."

No way she'd back out after that speech.

to humiliate me and take it back, are you?"

that petty. But if you're in charge, there are

It was almost funny how

"How you run the bar is your

didn't expect me to hand her that

work with someone, I go all in. Same as a relationship:

way she looked at me then, like I was some kind of CEO handing

I realized how much fun it could be to mess

If something shady happens, I'll take the heat- but so

nodded quickly. "Got

I slid a contract across the

it, her serious expression making it clear she

on my phone while she

she finally signed. Just as she pushed it back, I

her eyes but pressed her finger onto the

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