SeleneI’m in the kitchen, laughing with Essie and Madeline. Madeline is surprisingly a sweet woman. I mean, she is a year younger than me, but she truly adores Mr. Merrick. I know the age difference was crazy common with rich men, but she is genuine. After I had Samira, who is also my personal attorney, say the contract was standard and no tricks hidden, I signed. Now I’m officially third in charge. I feel like Mr. Merrick, who has been more of a father to me than my own ever was is getting his affairs in order. I don’t think he is as honest with us about the state of his cancer. God, I hate to lose him. He has taught me so much. Letting me shadow him since I got to the office. Never letting anyone disrespect me or any woman in his ad agency. He is really a good man, and I hope he has so much more time left. I see Rowan leave, and I feel the shift in the room. Not that he causes any issues, but it’d just be our usual dynamic. “I swear you two are so ridiculous.” E
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