Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

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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.

it back, are

petty. But if you're in charge, there

lectured. It was almost funny how different she was now-money really

I said. "How you run the bar

She clearly didn't expect

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

like I was some kind

how much fun it

If something shady happens, I'll take

nodded quickly. "Got

it official." I slid a

expression making it clear

just chilled, scrolling on my phone while

pushed it back, I tapped the

finger onto the

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