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・C H A P T E R 25・
The next morning Roman was back in Bastian's office.
It had been a week since Asya's injury, and unsurprisingly, the company director had called him in for another meeting. Roman had a good feeling what Bastian would be wanting to discuss with him.
Who will be Asya's replacement? Who's second-best? Who's the other option? The mere thought was laughable to Roman.
'How is she?' Bastian asked, shifting in behind his desk.
The artistic director looked tired, Roman remarked, some darker than usual shadows under his eyes and the faint lines on his face more prominent. It was a busy time of year, he supposed.
'Coping.' Roman said coldly, not wanting to think too much
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