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10. Office bullies...

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ELOISE

The morning had barely settled when my phone lit up with numerous calls. Damien's name flashed on the screen like a potent glue that refused to fade out of my life.

I ignored the first couple of calls, but he relentlessly kept going. Eventually, I was forced to answer with much reluctance.

“What the f**k is wrong with you!?” His voice rang through instantly, the moment I answered, almost deafening me in the process.

“Why are Diego and my clothes here!?” He roared again. I almost felt th
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