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Chapter 12: Smiles and Secrets

Author: Didi34
last update publish date: 2026-05-06 04:27:10

Sophia’s POV

I was on my way to get coffee when voices drifting from the break room made me slow my steps.

The door was half open. Laughter slipped through first, then words sharper than laughter ever could be.

“It’s ridiculous,” a woman said. “I’ve worked here for four years, and Mr. Blackwood wouldn’t even consider me for secretary. Then some random girl walks in and gets the job?”

“She’s not random,” another voice replied dryly. “She’s gorgeous. That helps.”

A few people laughed.

“As if that
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