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Chapter 126: Meeting Hank
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2026-07-14 14:00:07The conference room chairs feature subtle purple seat cushions that add a splash of colour to the otherwise neutral palette. The floor consisted of medium grey carpet tiles with subtle woven texture, reducing the noise from Harpers heels as she entered and placed her things on the table. Recessed LED ceiling lights are evenly spaced across the ceiling, casting bright, uniform illumination throughout the room without harsh shadows. A single potted plant occupies one corner beside the display,
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“Exactly. So, you see the problem,” Marius said, pointing a finger at him. “You are not asking for a favour, you are asking me to be your human shield.” Oliver did not deny it. He just sat there with that smirk, perfectly comfortable in his skin, looking every bit the CEO who knew exactly how to navigate the politics of his own office. “Fine,” Marius sighed, running a hand through his hair. “I will do it. But on one condition: when Knox starts crying about his ‘vision’ and asks for a private jet to go look at waves in Scotland, you are the one who has to tell him no.” Oliver chuckled, standing up and smoothing his jacket. “Deal. I will make sure my door is closed during that meeting.” He headed toward the door, pausing with his hand on the handle. “And Marius? Thanks for stepping up. I owe you one.” He hesitated to leave, his gaze lingering on Harper’s desk. “And where is you secretary cu
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Paperwork and Hearthbeats Chapter 126: Meeting Hank
The conference room chairs feature subtle purple seat cushions that add a splash of colour to the otherwise neutral palette. The floor consisted of medium grey carpet tiles with subtle woven texture, reducing the noise from Harpers heels as she entered and placed her things on the table. Recessed LED ceiling lights are evenly spaced across the ceiling, casting bright, uniform illumination throughout the room without harsh shadows. A single potted plant occupies one corner beside the display, introducing a touch of greenery. Harper sat down with her tablet in front of her as she waited for hank to arrive. She read through an email response she received from Love Self Esteem, stating their only collaborate with companies advertising famine hygiene products and they are not currently interested in the fashion industry.Hank enters the conference room with a structured brown leather briefcase in one arm and a slim leather portfolio beneath the other arm. He is wearing a textured
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“Stress relief,” he repeated, his voice low. “That is a very generous offer, Clare.” He set the cup of tea down and leaned back, his yellow green eyes tracing the line of her neck before meeting her gaze again. He knew exactly what she was proposing, and she knew exactly what it meant– a distraction, a brief escape from the mounting pressure of the campaign and the endless spreadsheets. “The afternoon is looking pretty packed,” Marius said, his tone casual, almost conversational. “But I suppose I could find a small window of time.” Clare’s smiled widened, knowing she had landed exactly where she wanted to. She reached out, her fingers grazing the cuff of his shirt.…Ten minutes after Clare left, Harper returned from lunch with a takeaway container with Ceasar salad and garlic bread sticks. Marius was hunched over his desk, staring at a budget sheet with an intensity that bordered on frustration. He loo
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