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Chapter Thirteen

Author: Deborah A. Olaleye
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Aiden

"You can't meet them," the President insists, his voice firm. He deliberately uses 'them' to avoid disclosing anything about Author X's identity.

Frustration simmers at the edge of my skin, but I manage to calm down. I've been attempting to persuade him to establish a connection between MD Entertainment and his exclusive mystery author.

Our proposition assures that the author's identity will remain hidden from the public. However, we will need his direct involvement in some events, which needs to be rapid and won't leave time for the President to act as an intermediary. If it suits Author X, he could use a face mask during our meeting. But the response is still a solid no.

He isn't giving out the rights to any of his works to any other company besides his signed company, disregarding the benefits both parties will reap from this arrangement.

"I haven't seen them physically either," the President of Author X's company says. "Most of our interactions are conducted online."

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    Hermione I arrive at work the following morning to find an unwanted visitor in my office. I pause at the door, my hand still grasping the doorknob. I sensed something was off when I inserted my key into the lock and found the door already unlocked. "Hi," Aiden says, waving at me with a charming smile. I step into the office, close the door behind me, and approach him with measured strides. "What do you want?" I ask curtly. "You left your gift behind," he says, nodding toward the bag on the couch. I glance at it briefly before refocusing on him. "How did you get into my office? Who let you in?" "I pulled a few strings. Our public relationship has its perks. And, of course, I'm a charmer," he says with a grin. "Enough babbling. Answer my question," I say, my tone laced with irritation. Aiden swivels the visitor chair to face me fully. "I'm here for a checkup." I blink, certain he's teasing me. "Isn't it a bit early for games, Aiden? If you have nothing better to do with your t

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