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Chapter 4

Autor: Raine Morrow
I ignored all of it and focused on my work.

After lunch, Vincent didn't come back right away.

I checked social media and saw his latest post.

He'd tagged himself at a high-end mall downtown.

The photo showed off an expensive suit and watch.

The caption was one big flex:

[Lucky to have a boss who mentors me and always has my back!]

Every word was a flex.

He wanted everyone to know Peyton had his back and treated him differently.

He wanted everyone to know he was about to land a major deal and lock down a full-time offer.

I muted his account without a second thought.

A little after four, Vincent and Peyton came back to the office together.

Vincent showed up in his new suit, looking way too pleased with himself.

He walked straight to my desk and turned around.

"Mr. Alford, what do you think of the burgundy? Too much for meeting the client?"

Before I could answer, Peyton jumped in.

"He's new and nervous about handling a deal this big for the first time. I just helped him pick out a suit so he'd look professional. Don't make it weird."

I looked at them and said nothing.

Then I grabbed the printed proposal and my document folder and stood.

"It's almost time. Let's go wait for Mr. Parker downstairs at Nova Corp."

When we got to Nova Corp, Benjamin and his team were just coming downstairs.

Vincent immediately rushed ahead of me with a polished smile.

"Mr. Parker, hi! I'm Vincent Tate, and I'm in charge of this project.

"I've got everything set for today. Veya AI booked us a private room overlooking the lake, and I had the menu planned around your preferences. I'm sure you'll love it."

He sounded completely confident, like the deal was already his.

Benjamin paused, then looked at me, confused.

I'd handled everything with Benjamin up to this point, so of course he was confused when someone else suddenly took over right before we signed.

I didn't explain.

I exchanged a few polite words with him and led him to the car.

Once we were inside, Benjamin smiled and got straight to business.

"Mr. Alford, I've gone over the brand upgrade proposal you've spent the last six months working on several times.

"I really like the concept and direction. As long as dinner goes smoothly tonight, we'll sign the contract on the spot."

I was about to answer when Vincent jumped in.

"Mr. Parker, I actually used AI to help Mr. Alford polish some of the key ideas in the proposal!"

I just smiled and let him talk.

A flicker of annoyance crossed Benjamin's face, but he didn't call him out.

He gave a stiff laugh and stayed quiet for the rest of the ride.

Before long, we reached the restaurant.

The second the car stopped, Vincent jumped out first.

He hurried ahead, looking way too smug, and led Benjamin straight to the front desk.

He slapped a hand on the counter.

"Hi, I'm Vincent Tate. I reserved a VIP lake-view room for eight yesterday. Show us to the room."

The hostess paused and checked the system.

Then she checked the reservation book.

After nearly five minutes, she finally looked up with a polite smile.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Tate, but we don't have a reservation under your name."

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