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Chapter 48

Author: Yram gaiL
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"How could you say that? They're my family!"

But he ignored me again.

"My grandfather made a request," he said, as if that explained anything.

I was too mad to speak.

"Now, prepare your department’s report for the upcoming meeting," he added calmly.

"What?!" I snapped. "I’m not even in charge of that!"

I could feel the heat rising to my ears. I was sure Romeo and Rose were the ones assigned.

He didn’t even look up.

"Now you are."

I pushed my chair back and stood up, fuming. That finally made him raise his eyes and look at me.

His calm face just made me angrier.

I need to get out of here before I explode.

I stormed out of his office and, thankfully, Ericka was nowhere in sight.

I walked straight to his secretary’s desk.

"Hi Mira," I said, forcing a smile. "Can I get Mr. Gibson’s schedule for this month and next?"

Mira blinked, unsure. I could almost read her mind, Why would I give it to you? You’re not my boss.

And she was right. Damn it.

And of course, they don’t just hand out the
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