SerenaLawrence Global came into view as James pulled up to the building.I straightened my posture automatically, the way I always did when I saw it. Something about this building still did that to me, even after all this time.I stepped out of the car."Thank you, James," I said."I'll be here, Mrs. Ashford."The lobby doors opened before I reached them. The security guard nodded respectfully as I walked through. Employees smiled and greeted me as I passed. I returned each greeting warmly but didn't slow my pace.I had a full day ahead.When I reached my floor, I saw Desmond immediately.He was standing in the hallway outside my office.That alone told me something was already happening.Desmond did not wait in hallways. Desmond is always inside, seated, organized, with his tablet ready and his notes in order. If he's standing in the corridor, something has come up before I even arrived."Good morning, Mrs. Ashford," he said, falling into step beside me immediately."Good morning, D
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