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 be so reluctant to

small favor.

sense of unease, as if a weight pressed

sbroth, the

"We've pretty much finalized the awards ceremony schedule.

overdo it, Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather

didn't reach out directly to Zoey, which meant Maja knew

stood up promptly, "I'll leave right now. How did Ms. Pennyfeather sound? I

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

lan's disappearance to them, so they were unaware, assuming he would return

over her shoulders. Just as she was

like her too seriously. You've ca long way and she's looking to drag you

ties when you need

found it amusing, rubbing her

good. Go hand

checked her phone to find it unusually quiet with five missed

her, a barrage of angry texts would follow right after.

exhaled a sigh of relief, hoping this meant she wouldn't be troubled by her again. She

into his car, he leaned back

Haskins family called.

Maybe she's throwing a tantrum after being grounded for

Maja gave her a

probably out shopping. I'll try reaching out

"Alright."

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

him. Even in a fit of pique, she

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