The Seductive Boss (9)That evening, I returned from yet another trip to the copier to find Diane perched casually on the edge of my desk. I froze in the hallway the moment I saw her, a thousand thoughts racing through my mind, until I noticed the roll of paper in her hand—blueprints.A sigh escaped me. So, she was going to expand the office, renovate… and potentially replace me. I squared my shoulders, bracing myself, and walked to my desk, joining her.She smiled as I arrived, and I managed a hesitant return. "Jessica," she began, "you remember how we’ve spoken a few times about expanding our little business here?"I nodded, unable to trust my voice. Our business, indeed, I thought darkly."These are the blueprints," she tapped the roll against my desk, "and I’ll be stepping out shortly to go over a few things with the architect—but I wanted to talk to you first."I nodded again. "Of course." My voice sounded flat, even to me.She tilted her head, a tiny frown appearing between her
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