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Chapter 226

Author: Maureen Green
When Zephyr walked out of Colin's office, he was drenched in sweat.

He returned to the tech department looking pitiful, taking a sip of water before muttering, "What the hell got into Mr. Fuller today? Just last week, he was raving about this proposal—now suddenly it's 'complete garbage'? He chewed me out for over an hour. Did I commit some kind of capital offense?"

"Thank goodness Ms. Nicholls isn't here today, or she'd be the one getting an earful," said Candice, tossing him a pack of trail mix with a grin.

Hearing that, Zephyr's face twisted in disbelief. He glared at her and hissed, "Candice, you're so heartless! Do you even hear yourself? How is Ms. Nicholls' life more valuable than mine?"

"Speaking of which, what's up with Ms. Nicholls lately? Why is she on leave again?" Candice glanced worriedly at Aspen's empty desk and lowered her voice. "Do you think Mr. Fuller abused her, and she couldn't get out of bed?"

Zephyr nearly choked on his trail mix and covered her mouth with
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