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."

clearly wasn't into Zoey. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so reluctant to extend

small favor.

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

the

pretty much finalized the awards ceremony schedule. Cornelia will

out early tonight. Don't overdo it, Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather specifically called to

directly to Zoey, which meant Maja knew her too

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

Sanders family, taking rests for the baby’s

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

Just as she was about to leave, Elvis

seriously.

when you need

her temples, "l ignored her

Go

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

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

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

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

Haskins family called.

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

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

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

"Alright."

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

of pique, she wouldn't ignore him,

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