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."

into Zoey. Otherwise, he wouldn't be

small favor.

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

the churning sensation began to

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

Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather specifically called to ask what you have been

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

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

she’s indeed busy. She's with the Sanders family, taking rests for the baby’s

so they were unaware, assuming

shoulders. Just as she

seriously. You've

ties when you

her

Go hand

lot, Zoey checked her phone to find it unusually quiet

angry texts would follow right after. But today, silence

exhaled a sigh of relief, hoping this meant she wouldn't be

his car, he leaned back and closed his eyes,

Haskins family called.

hasn't answered her phone; did she call you? Maybe she's throwing a tantrum after being grounded for a few

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

I'll try reaching out to

"Alright."

his temples and, after hanging up, he called Mia. The call

always listened to him. Even in a fit of pique, she

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