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“Alright, Sara, you are awesome," she said to herself as the same sounded lame. “Introduce yourself, your project, and the main points. Easy peasy.”Her slides were staring at her, and her memory went out the window. What if she could no longer think of what to say? What if she got tongue-tied? And what if Austin was working against her?Sara's anxiety is mounting, her pulse racing ever faster with time. She began to take a deep calming breath, but it didn't help with her nervousness.Then, suddenly Maddy walked in bright as could be and a coffee cup in one hand. "Hey, girl I thought u needed this." she said and She gave coffee to Sara.Sara clasped the cup gratefully, her nostrils filled with a heady scent of coffee. “Thank you, Maddy. I needed this I am so freaking nervous.Sara, you are going to be amazing. Maddy gave her a nod of sympathy. You have worked so hard for this. Just chill and be you.Take a sip of coffee, Sara said. "Maddy, It does make me feel a ton better just to be w
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Having refreshed and thus collected his face, Austin came out of the bathroom, the cold mask of indifference firmly on. He straightened his shirt and then headed towards the two ladies, Maddy and Sara.Maddy beamed a warm welcoming smile as he draw closer to her. "Mr. Reed, what brings you here?" she asked her tone friendly.Austin’s eyes shifted to look at Sara; his face was set and composed. “This stupid girl left the main file of the project in the office,” he commented in an offended tone.Sara becomes overwhelmed with anger and embarrassment, and therefore, she realizes the mistake she made. She had not realized that she had lost the most vital document she was to use during the presentation due to the anxiety that was building up inside her.Maddy just accepted this and kept on nodding her head, not minding how rude Austin was to Sara. ”I will go get it from your car,” she stated, walking out the door.Maddy seemed to disappear as soon as she left, and Austin reverted to his gruf
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Sara got on board the flight; her eyes were full of happiness. "Wow, first class!" She breathed and looked around the luxurious seats and facilities.Thus, they continued their trek and Austin being a much bigger man had longer legs and he walked quite vigorously. Sara followed; her eyes glued on the soft Leather seats.At one point, Austin paused at a seat, and that gave Sara an understanding that it was the one meant for her, so she slumped into the comfortable black leather. “Oh, bless you, sir! Kind of you.” She smiled up at Austin and said enthusiastically, ‘That is so nice of you.’ First of all, it was rather peculiar for me as I have never been in first class before. This is amazing!"Austin frowned, his eyes flashed with a flare of annoyance. "Get up," he growled.Sara looked at him, confused. "What's wrong, sir?"Austin's voice was icy. "This is my seat. You're in economy class."Sara looked visibly pensive as she looked at Austin, and then her eyes opened wide in shock. "What
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Austin slammed the door of his hotel room, leaving his anger bubbling over. Sara had been smarter than him and had stolen the key card to the VIP suite right out of his hands.He scanned the small, small, tight room, and his disgust was on his face. This was a luxury hotel but the room that had been relegated to him was a long way from being a luxury. All that there was to offer were a single bed, a small desk and a small bathroom.Austin’s eyes seemed to shrink; his jaw was clenched in an angry expression. “Sara, you’re going to pay for this. You think you’re clever, don’t you, Sara?” He spat, venomous in his tone. “But I’ll give you a glimpse of what clever looks like”.********The next morning, Sara entered the hotel hallway, and she seemed so happy and fresh.She had the hair done perfectly and her eye smiled at amusement. She was smiling bright and she had glare of confidence all over her.On the contrary, Austin appeared that he hadn't slept in weeks. He had sunken eyes, a pale
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Austin cleared his throat, his eyes locked on Ryder's face. "Ryder, I think there's been a misunderstanding," he said, his voice smooth and confident.Ryder raised an eyebrow, his expression curious. "Oh? What kind of misunderstanding"?Austin smiled, his eyes glinting with condescension. "I'm the one who's been working on this project, Ryder. Sara here is just my assistant."Sara's eyes flashed with anger, her face burning with indignation. She couldn't believe Austin was taking credit for her work, belittling her contribution in front of the client.But she couldn't show her anger, not now, not in front of Ryder. So she forced a smile onto her face, her lips curling upward in a bright, fake smile.Ryder's eyes flicked to Sara, his expression thoughtful. "I see," he said, his voice neutral. "Well, in any case, the presentation was excellent."Austin smiled, his chest puffing out with pride. "Thank you, Ryder. I'm glad you liked it."Sara's smile grew wider, her eyes flashing with ang
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Sara walked reluctantly beside Austin, her feet carrying her to the luxury boutique on Rodeo Drive. She hated Austin's company, hated his condescending attitude and his arrogant smirk.As they entered the boutique, Sara's eyes widened in shock. The clothes on display were exquisite, but the prices were astronomical. She felt a pang of discomfort, feeling out of place among the opulent surroundings."Austin, can we please go somewhere else?" Sara asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Austin turned to her, his eyes glinting with amusement. "I know it's expensive, but I'm not cheap like you," he sneered. "So be happy that you at least get to wear these clothes."Sara's face burned with anger, and she felt a sting from Austin's insult. But before she could respond, the store manager approached them, a warm smile on his face."Good afternoon, welcome to our boutique," he said, his eyes flicking between Sara and Austin. "I see you're looking for something special. Are you finding everyth
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Austin walked towards the ice cream truck, still trying to process what was happening. He saw the owner, a friendly-looking man with a warm smile, and a group of kids cheering and laughing as they received ice cream cones.The owner approached him, a curious expression on his face. "Ah, Mr...?""Austin," he replied, still confused.The owner smiled. "Mr. Austin, I believe your wife just purchased all the ice cream on my truck."Austin's eyes widened in surprise, but he said nothing.The owner continued, "She said it was nothing in front of your wallet, sir. I quoted her $20,000."Austin's eyes nearly popped out of his head. "$20,000?" he repeated, his voice incredulous.The owner nodded. "Yes, sir. I need to settle the payment with you, if you please."Austin pulled out his checkbook and wrote a check for $20,000. As he handed it over, the owner smiled and thanked him."Thank you, sir. Your wife certainly has a generous spirit."Austin nodded, still trying to process what had just hap
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Sara's eyes fell on the shopping bag that lay abandoned near her door. At first, she thought nothing of it, assuming it was just a discarded bag from one of the hotel staff. But as she gazed at it more closely, she realized that it was a high-end designer bag, and it looked eerily familiar.Suddenly, it clicked. This was the bag Austin had been carrying earlier. She remembered seeing him walk towards her with it, but she had been too distracted by their argument to pay much attention.Sara's curiosity got the better of her, and she walked towards the bag, her eyes fixed on it. She reached down and picked it up, feeling the weight of its contents. It was surprisingly heavy.She turned the bag over in her hands, examining it more closely. The designer logo was emblazoned on the side, and the material felt luxurious to the touch. Sara's eyes narrowed as she wondered what could be inside.Without thinking, she reached for the zipper and pulled it open, revealing the contents of the bag. H
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Austin sat inside the car, his face twisted in anger. He took a deep breath and answered the phone, trying to compose himself. "Hey, Dad," he said, trying to sound normal.His dad's excited voice was on the other end of the line. "Austin, I just talked to your girlfriend, Sara. She's lovely. I had no idea you were seeing someone."Austin's eyes widened in surprise, and he glanced at Sara, who was watching him with a smug expression. He felt a surge of anger towards her, but he tried to keep his cool."Yeah, Dad, we're...uh...getting serious," Austin stammered, trying to play along.His dad's enthusiasm was palpable. "That's great, son! I'm so happy for you. Your mom will be thrilled to meet Sara. When are you two coming over?"Austin felt trapped. He couldn't deny the lie that Sara had told, not now that his dad was so excited. "We'll be there in a few hours, Dad. I have to go now."He quickly hung up the phone, his anger boiling over. He turned to Sara, his eyes blazing with fury. "Y
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Austin's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly as he navigated the car through the heavy rain. The windshield wipers swished back and forth, struggling to keep up with the deluge of water.Sara sat beside him, her arms crossed and her eyes fixed on him with a piercing glare. Austin could feel her gaze on him, and he knew she was still seething from their earlier argument.Without looking at her, Austin said, "Stop staring. Outside is rain, but inside the car, the temperature is high because of you."Sara's gaze didn't waver, but her jaw clenched in anger. She gritted her teeth, the sound audible in the tense silence."How can you be so cool? You're crazy for doing this," she said, her voice dripping with contempt. "We could have waited for the weather to clear up, but no, you had to insist on driving. And now we're stuck on the road for the next 8 to 10 hours."Austin's eyes remained fixed on the road, his expression neutral. He didn't flinch, didn't react to Sara's outburst.But S
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The sleek black car, provided by Ryder, glided smoothly through the rain-soaked streets, its windshield wipers swishing back and forth in a steady rhythm. Sara sat stiffly in the backseat, her arms crossed and her eyes fixed on the window, her anger and hurt still simmering.Austin sat beside her, his face set in a grim mask, his eyes fixed on the back of the driver's head. He hadn't spoken a word since their argument, and Sara hadn't expected him to.The driver pulled up in front of the airport, and Sara and Austin got out, dodging umbrellas and scurrying travelers as they made their way into the terminal. The airport was chaotic, the sounds of frustrated travelers and harried airline staff filling the air.Sara and Austin walked up to the check-in counter, their eyes scanning the screens for their flight information. And then they saw it—a big, red "CANCELLED" sign flashing next to their flight number.Austin's face darkened with anger. "What the...?" he muttered, striding up to the
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Sara paced back and forth across the room, her anger and frustration pouring out of her. She had had enough of Austin's insults, enough of his condescending attitude. She was done.As she paced, her mind flashed back to the conversation she had with Ryder on the dance floor. He had been charming and charismatic, and he had seen something in her that no one else had—potential."You're an amazing woman, Sara," Ryder had said, his eyes locked on hers. "I think you'd make a fantastic business adviser. Would you consider joining me?"Sara's heart had skipped a beat at the offer. No one had ever seen her as more than just a pretty face, but Ryder had looked beyond that. He had seen her intelligence, her drive, and her passion.And now, as she stood in her hotel room, fuming with anger, Sara knew what she had to do. She was going to leave her job, leave Austin and his insults behind, and take a chance on Ryder's offer.A sense of determination washed over her, and Sara felt a weight lift off
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The party continued, Ryder seemed to be in his element, laughing and chatting with the guests. But what caught Austin's attention was the way Ryder was fawning over Sara, introducing her to everyone as a "close friend" and singing her praises.Austin's eyes narrowed as he watched Ryder monopolize Sara's attention, barely acknowledging his own presence. It was as if Ryder had forgotten that Austin was even there, and that the whole reason for the party was to celebrate their business deal also.But what really triggered Austin's anger was the way Sara seemed to be enjoying Ryder's attention. She laughed and smiled, her eyes sparkling with amusement, and Austin could sense a growing connection between them.Ryder was touching her arm, leaning in close to talk to her, and Austin's jaw clenched in annoyance. He didn't like the way Ryder was flirting with Sara, and he especially didn't like the way Sara was responding to him.Sara, however, was oblivious to the undercurrents. She was simpl
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Austin cleared his throat, his eyes locked on Ryder's face. "Ryder, I think there's been a misunderstanding," he said, his voice smooth and confident.Ryder raised an eyebrow, his expression curious. "Oh? What kind of misunderstanding"?Austin smiled, his eyes glinting with condescension. "I'm the one who's been working on this project, Ryder. Sara here is just my assistant."Sara's eyes flashed with anger, her face burning with indignation. She couldn't believe Austin was taking credit for her work, belittling her contribution in front of the client.But she couldn't show her anger, not now, not in front of Ryder. So she forced a smile onto her face, her lips curling upward in a bright, fake smile.Ryder's eyes flicked to Sara, his expression thoughtful. "I see," he said, his voice neutral. "Well, in any case, the presentation was excellent."Austin smiled, his chest puffing out with pride. "Thank you, Ryder. I'm glad you liked it."Sara's smile grew wider, her eyes flashing with ang
