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."

himself that the boss clearly wasn't into Zoey. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so reluctant to extend even

small favor.

again, Zoey felt a sense of unease, as if a weight pressed on her

sipping sbroth, the churning sensation began

much finalized the awards ceremony schedule. Cornelia will be back tomorrow; you

tonight. Don't overdo it, Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather specifically

reach out directly to Zoey, which meant Maja knew her too well

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

with the Sanders family, taking rests

disappearance to them, so they were unaware,

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

mother again today. Don't take people like her too seriously. You've ca long way and

when you

found it amusing, rubbing her temples, "l

Go

her phone to find it unusually quiet with five missed

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

hoping this meant she wouldn't be troubled by her again. She started her car and

settled into his car, he leaned back and closed his eyes, exhausted. That

Haskins family called.

she's throwing a tantrum after being grounded

"Ever since Maja gave her a scare, she's been

out shopping. I'll try reaching out to her in

"Alright."

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

listened to him. Even in a fit of pique, she wouldn't ignore him, especially

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