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

small favor.

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

and sipping sbroth, the churning sensation began

much finalized the awards ceremony schedule. Cornelia will be back

Don't overdo it, Zoey. Ms. Pennyfeather

didn't reach out directly to Zoey, which meant Maja

stood up promptly, "I'll leave right now. How did Ms. Pennyfeather sound? I heard she's

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

hadn't disclosed lan's disappearance to them, so they were

her shoulders. Just as she was about

too seriously. You've ca long way and she's looking to

ties when you need

it amusing, rubbing her

Go

parking lot, Zoey checked her phone to find it unusually

angry texts would follow right after. But

this meant she wouldn't be troubled by her

As he settled into his car, he leaned back and closed

Haskins family called.

her phone; did she call you? Maybe she's

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

I'll try reaching out to her

"Alright."

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

of pique, she wouldn't

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