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Chapter 53

Author: Rosewillz
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Bridgette

I stood frozen at the expectant gaze of the employees, my brain working hard to process what was being said, Tessa gave me a slight nudge.

“What?” I asked, looking around, hoping anyone could fill me in, “I don't understand…”

Tessa gave me a funny look, then passed the cake board to another.

“Don't be shy everyone knows that, that you not only impressed him, he also gave you a card and set up a meeting. How impressive can you be.” Someone else said.

I blinked, still confused. “How did you even know I met him already?”

Another manager winked. “Let’s just say a little cutout board told us.”

Cutout? My eyes flickered toward the intern, who focused intently on her drink. From her reaction, I already had an idea of the person.

Why he told them, though, I couldn't figure out. Rhysand had never been big on praises, he was called Mr. Grumpy for a reason. To be given this honor felt surreal, yet I didn't know how to feel about it.

I wanted to know what his reason behind spilling the
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