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Chapter 207

“Alright,” Maeve said calmly. “I’m a reasonable person. I’ll handle my responsibilities during the internship, but don’t push tasks onto me that aren’t mine.”

As she finished, Maeve tossed a stack of files before Clara, who now looked like she’d just been punched.

“Got it, Ms. Scott. It won’t happen again!”

Maeve smiled. “Good. I’ll get back to work now, and Mr. Tomkins, please sign this.”

“Of course! I’ll sign it right away!” Rob quickly signed the document without a second thought of renewing

next year’s contract with Bryce.

Angering Maeve was the last thing Rob wanted. His priority was staying on her good side, so he would rather survive than complete the deal!

Clara stood there, seething with anger, as Maeve resumed her work with a satisfied smile.

might be clever at times and academically accomplished, but she

of this circle.

secured a formal position, the circle would never accept a mistress as a legitimate

still excluded from the upper–class social circle. Despite Philip’s deep love for her, their mismatched statuses meant

considered honorable.

passed it to Zayla without a glance. “Zayla, take the contract back. You all may

sharp look at

phone buzzed with a message from Bryce asking, “How’s it going?”

replied, “It’s perfect.”

his plan, Maeve had a pretty good idea of what was going to happen.

It’s office hours now.

her words, no one dared

snapped, “What are you all standing around for? Get back to

to their workstations, and Clara,

called Clara to his office.

need anything?” Clara asked.

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