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Chapter 20

Author: Black Diah
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-11-09 16:24:53

Lessie's POV

The cab drove straight to the company.

This was my first time here, as we had only met Mr. Rodriguez at his social party before now.

My colleagues must have already arrived. The meeting was scheduled for 10 a.m., and I was twenty minutes early.

I approached the secretary’s desk and gave her my name.

“Ah, Mrs. Green? This is where you’ll wait until the CEO is ready to see you,” she said, gesturing towards an entrance.

I wasn't exactly sure where to go, as she only pointed in a general direction, but I couldn’t ask her for more help since she had to stay at her post. Luckily, just then, someone passed by, and the secretary asked them to guide me to the waiting area.

“Thank you,” I said politely before following the person.

When I arrived, I saw my colleagues were already there. As soon as they spotted me, they called out in unison.

“Lessie is here!”

I scratched my head apologetically. “Sorry I’m a bit later than you guys.”

I’m usually punctual for work events, and this was
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Knyiesha Scott
Why do they keep calling her Mrs. Green...and if she kept her married name which I do believe she didn't cause I mentioned a different last name earlier...Anyway with them saying Mrs Green hand his last name being Green how has Noone made connection?...
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