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Brady nodded Charlie had come to Pierce Brothers as an intern, then slowlyindispensable for her skill in pulling apart houses and putting theether She and Brady had experienced their own fireworks, beginning with intense dislike and h they seeether perfectly, and it was obvious how in love each ith the other

"Charlie actually mentioned she’d like to take on more work," he said "It’s definitely a possibility"

"I have no proble this project could be a big asset, especially for the future"

Dalton grabbed another jelly doughnut "I think it’s a, Syd Great presentation"

"Thank you"

Suddenly burning aether in a thin line of disapproval "You giving us an ulti to flinch Refusing to back down "I’ for your decision Adaet back to hih" Cal rose to his feet "Give us some time to discuss We’ll have an answer for you soon"

She s up her laptop and e, she walked out of the conference rooh

She’d done it Whatever happened next, she’d ht for what she deserved, for both her and Becca After all these years in the background, she finally had her chance

She intended to take it

chapter two

Tristan stared at the stack of papers in front of hiraphs, and cost analyses She’d handled herself like a true professional, reflecting a cal an adept presentation of exactly why she should be promoted to CFO

Too bad she still pissed hi," Dalton cohnut "I had no idea Sydney wanted to move up She always seemed pretty happy with her duties"

Cal leaned back in his chair "I’ for this awhile now Guess she was finally ready"