The call came just after lunch.Mira was reviewing Sephora’s schedule for the rest of the week when a notification flashed across her screen. One of the executive secretaries was requesting immediate clearance.That alone wasn’t unusual.What was unusual was the expression on the her face when Mira stepped into her office a few moments later.The young woman looked almost dazed.“Mira,” she said, lowering her voice. “You’re not going to believe this.”Mira raised an eyebrow.“What happened?”“It was President Dominic Ainsworth.”Mira frowned slightly.“What about him?”“He called.”“…And?”“He called himself.”That made Mira pause.“Personally?”The secretary nodded.Mira stared for a moment.People like Dominic Ainsworth didn’t make their own calls.People like him had entire departments dedicated to making calls for them.“Did he say what he wanted?”She swallowed.“He requested a meeting with Mrs. Cole.”Mira’s expression immediately became thoughtful.Of course.After everything
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