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Chapter 247

Author: Cloud Drop
"How long will the meeting last?" Kandice frowned, pressing further.

"I really don't know," the receptionist said. "That's executive business—I can't inquire about it. Besides, meetings don't always end when they're supposed to. If you know Mr. Duncan, perhaps you could contact him first next time to confirm he's available before coming?"

"In that case, I'll go up and wait," Kandice said, turning toward the elevator. The receptionist immediately stretched her arm across the desk to stop her. "Miss, I'm sorry, but since you don't have an appointment or permission, you can't go upstairs."

"But I need to see him!" Kandice frowned in displeasure, looking at the receptionist as if she were being unreasonable.

She took a deep breath before saying, "Our families are old friends. We've had dinner together before, and I've met his parents."

Kandice blushed slightly with shy embarrassment, patiently explaining, "His assistant didn't tell him it was me looking for him, did he?"

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