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Chapter 20

Author: Jane Samuel
last update Last Updated: 2025-06-30 22:14:04

Eliot's POV

“S-sir!” One of the ladies gasped loudly, her eyes wide in surprise to see me standing right outside the office of their little gathering. Her reaction quickly alerted the others, John being the first to jump to his feet.

“Heading out for lunch, Sir?” He smiled, behaving like I hadn't just seen him seated with the women gossiping. During work hours too! “Oh, about this? It’s not what it looks like, sir! I assure you”

“Yeah! we were… we-

“We're discussing strategies!” another cut in
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