As the assistant gently reminded him it was tfor the meeting, he set his phone aside and massaged the bridge of his nose with

a hand.

"Is the executive team all here?"

"They're waiting in the boardroom."

"Alright."

Fitch stood up as his assistant cautiously inquired, "The automotive headquarters were asking about Mr. Haskins' preferences for a

spokesperson. It seems Mr. Colby had previously promised Zoey."

The nZoey caused a scene to flash through Fitch's mind - her pinned against the sink in a compromising position. He felt a

wave of heat and adjusted his tie uncomfortably.

"Didn't Colby resign?"

The assistant glanced at him, searching for a hint of emotion, but Fitch was the picture of composure.

The branch president was tactful, probably having heard rumors within the inner circles. He was testing the waters to see if Fitch

truly had no interest in Zoey. If Fitch had a soft spot for her, handing over the spokesperson role to Zoey's entertainers would

equate to currying favor with Fitch himself.

With a calm demeanor that made his tailored suit seem like armor, Fitch said, "Follow the standard process."

That ought to teach the woman a lesson. She couldn't expect to play the stricks on others that she had on him. Luck wouldn't

always be on her side.

"Understood, I'll relay that to the branch president."

wasn't into Zoey. Otherwise, he wouldn't

small favor.

of unease, as if a

and sipping sbroth, the churning sensation began to

finalized the awards ceremony schedule. Cornelia will be back

Pennyfeather specifically called to ask what you have been

Zoey, which meant Maja knew her too well -

somewhat guilty, Zoey stood up promptly, "I'll leave right now. How did Ms.

with the Sanders family, taking rests for the baby’s sake; won't

disclosed lan's disappearance to them, so

draped it over her shoulders. Just as she was about to leave, Elvis

today. Don't take people like her too seriously. You've

ties when

found it amusing, rubbing her

Go hand

the underground parking lot, Zoey checked her phone to find it

if Mia couldn't reach her, a barrage of angry texts would follow right after. But

this meant she wouldn't be troubled by her again. She

left the office. As he settled into his car, he leaned back and closed his eyes, exhausted. That

Haskins family called.

you? Maybe she's throwing

gave her a scare, she's been acting out

I'll try reaching

"Alright."

and, after hanging up, he called Mia. The call went through, but no

in a fit of pique, she

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