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Chapter 17: Breakdown
We immediately left when I came back from the restroom. He never asked again about what he asked me a while ago, thanks, God. We didn’t even talk while we were in the car back with the company.
When we came to the company, I again focused on what I still needed to know. I needed to review all the rules as his temporary secretary.
Oh my! The amount I have to study. My head is hurting. Why should I suffer here? Of all others out there who are better, why is it me? I am satisfied with my position in the accounting department. I already know all the work there, not like here that I still have to adjust for my daily routine.
Because I was busy I didn't know what time it was. I'm focused on what I'm doing.
"Hep!" I immediately looked up at the one who startled me. "Maybe you'll get rich suddenly!"
I was shocked because I didn’t notice Gee appearing in front of me. “Gee, again. Wh
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