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Poise

Author: Zai
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-20 01:51:19

Anna's POV

"Nora would be perfect for entertaining Samuel Griffin," I mused . "Her poise, her ability to navigate even the most awkward social situations..." I trailed off, already mentally calculating how to approach her.

Rachel cleared her throat softly. "There might be a slight problem with that plan, Ms. Shaw. According to her social media, Ms. Price left for Paris yesterday. Fashion Week. She won't be back for at least three days."

I let out an exasperated sigh. "Of course she did. Nothing can ever be simple, can it?" I drummed my fingers against the desk, recalibrating. "Find someone else then. Someone sophisticated, beautiful, capable of handling delicate situations.

We need to keep Samuel Griffin thoroughly entertained while he's in Skyview City."

Rachel nodded, already typing notes.

"T'll compile a shortlist by this afternoon."

"Good. Now, for the quarterly meeting _"

My phone vibrated against the desk, the screen lighting up with an incoming call. The name displayed
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