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Finally, I dragged myself out of bed. I put on a blush pink blouse, a black skirt, and kitten heels.

Even though I had a late start to the day when I got to the office, I realized I had some extra time to go to the coffee shop next door, Five minutes later, I had a hot black coffee in my hand that was more bitter than my life.

When I entered the office, my heart skipped a beat when I saw that Gai‘ s office door was open. That had to mean that Alexander was here. I paused in the middle of the office. I hadn’t expected him to be here so early. Wasn’t he even more tired than I was? I hoped that there wasn’t any leftover tension from last night between us.

I put my coffee down on my desk and comforted myself with the knowledge that I didn’t have to be available twenty–four–seven for this job. I didn’t think I could do that.

”

As I was sitting in my chair, Gai came up to my desk. “Good mor-

She paused when she got a better look at me. “Olivia! You look exhausted. You’ve been working too hard these past few days.”

I shifted uncomfortably in my seat. I had done my best to cover up the purple bruises under my eyes and puffy face, but there was only so much makeup could do.

I opened my mouth to complain about Ben, but I quickly shut it when I thought about it further. Could I be implicated in the drugging incident if I reported it? Honestly, I probably could be if it was investigated further. If I omitted that part, then it wouldn’t be worth telling because it wouldn’t showcase how horrible that old man had been.

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filled me in on what happened when I was gone. Apparently, she had to put out a few metaphorical

as best I could. Honestly, I was trying my best to stay awake. But her next question made me perk

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hesitantly. “So…did the president give you a

heart slammed against my chest, and a jittery feeling washed over me. And it wasn’t because of the caffeine I

answer Gia’s question without lying straight to her

*Olivia*

eyes narrowed when I noticed that her shoulders seemed

Alexander. I never have to worry about him. It’s some of the…other’s

perfect gentleman,” I

problem on the trip. It was

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