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13. Second Round of Review

Author: WALDA
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Shirley

The next day, while I was busy in the studio, the phone rang.

It was Virex's marketing department.

Our proposal had passed the initial review and was moving on to the second round.

I clenched my fists, waited until I hung up, and then shrieked, jumping for joy.

"Josh! We made it past the first round!"

"Really?! That's incredible! It's all thanks to you, Shirley!"

I rushed to him, throwing my arms around him, tears of excitement blurring my vision.

Josh gently wiped them away, a warm smile spreading across his face.

"Look at you, so amazing. You did that presentation all by yourself."

My heart gave a little pang. I quickly changed the subject.

"It was your good proposal to begin with."

I subtly took a half-step back from him.

"Should we fine-tune the proposal these next few days?"

He chuckled. "Of course!"

Then, he lightly pinched my cheek.

"You're really something, handling things on your own so quickly."

I turned my face away, embarrassed, unable to meet his gaze.

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