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An alien invasion could happen right now and I'd be glad. Anything could happen as long as I do not have to wake up at five in the morning again.
I trodded out of the elevator and into the twenty-first floor. The time on my wristwatch ticked six oh one as I sat in my new chair.
“You are late.”
Seething, I took notice of the well-dressed man leaning against the CEO's office door. “Good morning to you, Mr Paxton.”
“Punctuality is key to unlock greatness in the business universe,” He continued, ignoring my greeting.
Not interested in silly little talks, I noticed the post-it notes and files on the desk. One post-it said, bring Mr Paxton a cup of black coffee with lots of cream and two teaspoonful of sugar in the morning.
Really?
“I should go get you your coffee.” I got to my f
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“No.”“Excuse me?”“No.” His cold gaze intensified and I shut down the urge to shiver. Tilting my head higher, I stepped closer to him and said, “I will not send you the documents and the location for the photoshoot.”“Why is that?” Edward asked.“When do we start plotting my revenge? I feel like I'm doing free labour here.”“But I'm paying you for your 'free labour'.” Rolling his eyes, he pushed me to the side and sat at my seat. His fingers repeatedly clicked the keys on the keyboard as he stared at the monitor screen.“Atlantis' stock keeps rising every week and we are doing nothing. I feel like a fool right now. I trusted you to help me but I'm working myself to death for you. I haven't had a proper meal in a while,” I said, slamming my hands on the table
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The silver barred gates drew open and Paxton drove us past it. Tall palm trees arched and covered the moon. The streetlights bathed the road with a warm glow.“I was nine the last time I came here,” I said, keeping an eye out for the monkeys I once saw.“You were?” He asked.“I do not remember what I came here for but I recall it was hot and boring.”Slow music danced to my ears as we rode closer to the mansion. It remained as large as I remembered. Paxton pulled to a stop in front of the building and got out of the vehicle. I did the same, drawing stares from the people around. Drawing my purse to my side, I took my sweet time walking around the car to Paxton's side. He curtly held out his arm and I held it.The mint green dress I had on swished around my feet as I walked up the stairs to the house. Uniformed servants greeted
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“That,” He whisper yelled, pulling me by the arm. “Was that all you could come up with?”After declaring myself as Paxton's girlfriend, the parents stared at us with wide eyes and faked laughs. They were not the only ones who got shocked tonight. Paxton chuckled and gritted an agreement that I was his girlfriend. Once his parents left us, he led me away to the guesthouse.Once inside, he sent every person out and shut the door. He slowly turned after locking the door. “Do you know what happens when you declare yourself as my girlfriend?”“Partly.” Actually, I did not know and I do not care. “We could break up tomorrow morning. No stress,” I clapped my hands and bobbed my head.“You do not know, do you?”“What is the big deal about it? Besides, should you not be more concerned Tonia you are s
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“I would rather break up.”His question and my quick reply lived rent free in my head for the rest of the day. His cold looks never slipped throughout the day. Paxton got harsher by the minute, barking orders and ignoring every person around him. Nico had to ask if I hit a sore spot. I am pretty sure I did not. Something about his mom made him that way.“Will you sulk all day?” I said, giving his desk a gentle knock. “Mr Paxton, can I have your undivided attention?”His unfocused gaze finally met mine. His eyes darkened as he clenched his fists.“Why are you looking at me like that? Do you want to get rid of your mom and me? I have an idea that would solve this.”“Talk.”“I will be your girlfriend. Just one more time until tomorrow morning. Your mom seems to be the type that n
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We pulled up in front of his house at nine in the morning, still reeling of alcohol. The sun was out shinning and the wind blew gently.“Do I look irresponsible enough?” I asked, adjusting my tight and small, thin strapped top.“You deserve an award of the sultry and lusty daughter-in-law,” he replied.I grinned and ran my hand through my hair to mess it up. I propped open the glove compartment and take Paxton's gin. Opening the bottle, I cast him a withering look as he glared. “I need to be drunk to give a performance of a lifetime.”“Take only a little,” he gritted.I shrugged and took a huge swig. Capping the bottle, I handed it back to him. “Come on, let's get this show started.”“Oh.”My grin grew wider at Mrs Paxto
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The air had an undertone of unease even after the presentation by Theresa ended.“This is not enough reason for me to invest in the production of breakfast food packs,” Paxton said, with a disappointed sigh.Liar. That presentation was impressive and thorough, I thought to myself. I would have done a similar presentation only with more flair.“I will give you one last chance to impress me. Same time, next week Tuesday,” he continued.But why, I wondered, was Paxton dragging this out?If you can impress me, then and only then will I invest in your business. Have a good day.” The chair dragged across the floor as he got to his feet. “Are you coming?” Paxton asked me, whispering, “Or you want to stay?”“I am leaving,” I said, with a desperate look at the door.
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“That was not part of the plan!”“Don't you think I know that?” He stormed out of the elevator. I followed behind him, trying to steal glances at his phone screen.“What are we going to do now?” I asked, scratching the bridge of my nose with my index finger.“This is not supposed to happen. She does not like women like you,” He said.“That was pretty obvious,” I commented as he said, “Mother prefers quiet and submissive wives.”“So, what are we going to do now?” I asked once more.“She is plotting something. I bet she suspects we are not in a relationship. We better be careful. When my mother starts plotting something, someone ends in a terrible situation or...” His eyes grew unfocused and strangely, dilated with fear.“
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The printer gave a small hum before it died. Copy after copy of the original paper slid out. I set them together and stapled before setting aside.“How many more are left?”I turned to my left where Nico stood, sipping from a cup of smoothie.“I just need to make four copies of these two.” I raised the papers in question and set one of it on the machine.“Okay.”As the printer made four copies of the paper placed, I thought of the dinner at the Paxton's the other night. “Nico?”“Yes?” He went through the photocopies I had printed over the past minutes.“I know Paxton has had a lot of flings but was he ever serious about a woman?” I asked, peeling my eyes on the printer. I could not dare to look at Nico. I wonder what his expression looked like.
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