THE LAST My throat ran dry when I heard Kai’s question. An employee with loyalty? An employee with a word of honor? Why is he asking me this question? Has he not moved on from me? From us?I want to know, too. If I was only allowed to ask that question to him right now, I would’ve asked it.Miguel and Paulo looked at me, waiting for my reply.I stared at Kai who’s busy reading my resume. Did he have to read it? I am aware that he knows everything written in it.I cleared my throat. “I am true to my word,” I started and Kai looked up and stared at me, with narrowed, intimidating eyes. My heart is beating fast but I needed to defend myself. I needed to get this slot. “When I say things, I really mean them—”Kai scoffed. “Really?” He smirked.I pursed my lips in a thin line. “Yes, Mr. Bennett,” I replied. “I know myself. When I
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