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."

boss clearly wasn't into Zoey. Otherwise,

small favor.

felt a sense of unease, as if a weight pressed

the churning

the

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

reach out directly to Zoey, which meant Maja knew

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

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

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

her shoulders. Just as she was about to leave,

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

ties when you need

found it amusing, rubbing her temples,

Go

lot, Zoey checked her phone to find it unusually quiet with five missed

her, a barrage of angry texts

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

also left the office. As he settled into his car, he leaned back and closed his eyes, exhausted. That was when

Haskins family called.

you? Maybe she's throwing a tantrum after being grounded for

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

probably out shopping. I'll try reaching

"Alright."

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

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

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