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Chapter 42: The project

Author: Liana evadne
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-18 23:17:36

Jack Cole's POV

The next morning after my useless son pissed me off last night, I sat in my office with my suit jacket hung neatly on the rack. I needed to focus on work, not family drama. The door opened and my secretary walked in carrying a heavy file, her heels clicking on the polished floor. I watched her walk, my eyes moving up and down her body. She was young, pretty, and knew better than to complain.

"Is this the file on our next client that I asked for?" I asked, already rolling up my sleeves, my eyes wandering over her figure. I made sure to stare too long at her chest.

She nodded quickly, avoiding my gaze. "Yes, Mr. Cole. The delegation from the neighboring state is on their way to the event now. I thought you might want to review everything that was discussed in the previous meetings before the press conference begins. You have about forty-five minutes to an hour before it starts."

As she leaned over to place the file on my desk, I reached out and gave her ass a sharp s
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