Valerio's Secretary
He takes the file, flips through my notes, then tosses it onto the desk.
“Impressive,” he said. “Too impressive.”
I stay quiet.
He steps closer. “Who are you, really?”
The question lands heavily, and for a second, I consider telling him everything. The accident, the baby, and the nights I spent alone, wondering if he would ever look at me the way he is looking at me right now.
Instead, I say, “Your new secretary.”
He lets out a short, humorless laugh. “Right.” He reaches out like he’s going to touch my arm, then catches himself and drops his hand. “You’re dismissed. For now.”
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