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The next morning, in the CEO’s office at Warren Group, Alex had just returned from the conference room when Justin burst in. “Uncle Alex, look what she did to me!”

Justin pointed at the back of his hand, where the veins showed clear signs of being repeatedly jabbed by a large needle. “She said the nurse was new and might miss, so she would do it herself. She ended up stabbing me four times!”

Alex looked at the evident veins on Justin’s hand. “What did you say to her?”

Justin pouted, looking aggrieved. “I just asked if she knew you. She said she didn’t and then went ahead and stabbed me. It hurt like hell!”

Justin puffed out his chest dramatically. “But you know what, Uncle Alex? The fierier she is, the more I like her. I’m going to make her my girlfriend.”

“You’re looking for trouble!” Alex’s threatening tone cut through Justin’s excitement before he could finish his declaration. Separated by the large desk, Justin froze, looking utterly confused. “Why? Are you worried I can’t handle her, Uncle Alex?!”

“Shut up!” Alex snapped.

glanced at Alex, then at Chris and Barry, standing not far away. The two exchanged a quick glance

your nephew, Uncle Alex. Why are you so mad?” Justin protested, lifting his leg

an icy glare. His voice was sharp, each word cutting like a blade. “I haven’t even won her over yet. What the hell are you doing trying to stir things up?”

Slowly, he peeked his head expression a mix of fear and regret. “I’m so sorry, Uncle Alex. I’ll go apologize to

up,

his

response, Justin bolted from the office, leaving as quickly

off his jacket and began pacing the office with frustration. Gripping his phone tightly, he typed out a message, stared at it for a few moments, and deleted it. This pattern of hesitation went on

mark popped up, signaling that the message hadn’t gone through. Alex’s jaw tightened, and his temple twitched

“Mr. Warren, please

about it? You’ve been single your whole life. Got any experience to

glancing helplessly at Barry, who acted oblivious, fiddling with the buttons on his shirt- unfastening and refastening them–as if deeply preoccupied.

deleted him from every platform, cutting off every means of communication. He tried every possible way to get closer

into desperation, but he held himself back. He was terrified of crossing a line, afraid that if he

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