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17. ENEMIES IN HIGH PLACES

Penulis: Christie Bassey
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-06 00:17:03

ARIA

I choked on my ice cream, coughing as I tried to catch my breath.

Caspian had caused this by staring at me in every meeting. Now the staff thought I was his girlfriend.

Cher’s eyes widened in panic as she immediately apologised at my reaction. “I'm sorry, Miss. Stanton. I'll keep my big mouth shut.”

I finally sat back, tears watering my eyes and shook my head firmly. “No. Mr. Finnick is not my boyfriend. He is only my boss, same as yours.”

Denzel’s confusion was almost comic. “But he asked you to stay behind the other day. And you both didn't leave the conference room for at least twenty minutes after.”

They were even keeping track? I refused to answer the question, instead, I finished my ice cream and hurriedly left the cafeteria.

Mara accosted me inside my office. “Mr. Finnick’s new secretary has just arrived. I can tell you Miss. Seymour isn't pleased with the fact.”

Caspian had a ton of work as CEO. I wasn't surprised that he had another secretary. But I didn't understand
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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    83. BACK TO WORK

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    82. REED'S DESIRE, MY AVERSION

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    81. A BIG CHOICE TO MAKE; CASPIAN OR REED?

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  • Her Billionaire Ex-husband's Regret    79. ANGER AND GUILT

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