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Just A Partner

Author: Helen Ene
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Anna looked up, surprised to see the response had come from an unfamiliar face.

“Hmm, ahhh,” Michael muttered, looking from Alicia to Anna.

“Don’t worry, that was just a joke,” Alicia whispered under her breath to Michael, who had a stunned look on his face.

Anna looked apologetic as she hurriedly said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t…”

“I perfectly understand; you surely didn’t know you had guests coming in. Hello, you must be Anna Howard, the Vectra of this industry,” Alicia said, walking into the room.

Behind her, Brian and … walked in also, looking around the office with open curiosity.

Anna stood up, walked around her table, and took the hand Alicia extended.

“Yes, nice to meet you, and you are?” Anna asked, looking from her to Michael, who still hasn’t said a word.

Alicia smiled and added, “I’m Alicia White, CEO, White Media.”

“Oh, hmm, nice to meet you,” Anna mumbled, trying to sound intrigued.

“And you are?” Alicia asked, looking over at Nat.

“Natasha Roberts, I work with Anna,” Nat repl
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