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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.

and take it back, are you?" she shot back, testing

petty. But if you're in

like a student about to get lectured. It was almost funny how different she was now-money really

you run the bar is your call. Just treat it

shot up. She clearly didn't expect me to hand

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

was some

fun it could

"one non-negotiable: everything has to be legal. If something

nodded quickly. "Got

official." I slid a contract

time reading it, her serious expression making it clear she wasn't about

just chilled, scrolling on my phone while she went

signed. Just as she pushed it back, I

eyes but pressed her finger onto the ink

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