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A Risk Worth Taking

Author: Oma
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-16 15:44:30

Julian’s POV

“Sir?”

Fred’s voice broke through my thoughts as he knocked lightly on my desk to get my attention.

I blinked and looked up at him, realizing he had been standing there for some time.

“Oh, Fred. What is it?” I asked, trying to mask the goofy smile I could feel tugging at my lips.

Fred crossed his arms, raising an eyebrow at me. “I’ve been standing here the whole time, and you didn’t even notice. What could possibly be making you smile this morning, sir?”

I shook my head quickly, sitting up straighter. “It’s nothing.”

Fred’s smirk deepened. “Nothing, huh? That’s the kind of ‘nothing’ that makes a man stare off into space with a goofy grin on his face. Let me guess... a woman?”

I rolled my eyes, but the slight flush on my face betrayed me. “Fred, don’t you have work to do?”

“Oh, I do. But seeing my boss in such an unusual mood is far more entertaining.”

I sighed, leaning back in my chair. “Fine. If you must know, I ran into Samantha last night.”

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