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Chapter 95 Checkmate

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(Natasha)

I make an appointment.

His assistant tries to offer me a slot next Thursday and I tell her I'll be there at eleven, which is when Chase has a gap in his schedule.

I spent years working with him. I know he leaves himself breathing room before lunch meetings start.

Time to gather his thoughts and make sure he’s at the top of his game.

She makes a valiant effort to argue before putting me in the system.

I suspect Chase knows the moment she does, but he doesn’t call to ask what this is ab
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