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."

assistant thought to himself that the boss clearly wasn't into Zoey. Otherwise, he

small favor.

late at the office again, Zoey felt a sense of unease, as if a

and sipping sbroth, the churning sensation began

finalized the awards ceremony

early tonight. Don't overdo it, Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather specifically called to ask what you have been doing

to Zoey, which meant Maja knew her too

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

taking rests for the baby’s sake; won't be

disclosed lan's disappearance to them, so they were

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

too seriously. You've ca

ties when you need

rubbing her

good. Go hand

checked her phone to find it unusually quiet with

Mia couldn't reach her, a barrage of angry texts would

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

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

Haskins family called.

her phone; did she call you? Maybe she's throwing a tantrum after

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

she's probably out shopping. I'll try reaching out

"Alright."

temples and, after hanging up, he called Mia. The call went through, but

a fit of

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