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I frown "What do youup a small office in Japan I believe that would be a better fit for hiy Tokyothe tea "We both knoasn’t working between the two of you"

I can’t believe he just said that "So he won’t be co back?" I ask, my words slow and careful I want to

"No I have no plans for his return" He gives"He’s disruptive, Violet, and you know it I let hi because of your relationship with hi to hi him

"Don’t waste your tiuood for you, Violet His philandering has hurt you terribly"

I’m shocked I didn’t realize he even noticed "What about his current position?"

"His second in command will take his place," Father says s on the London position Perht much about it" All lies Froered into London would be a terrific opportunity I could learn a lot there The only thing I fear is leaving New York, my family, my friends

Ryder

"Really? It’s the perfect opportunity And it wouldn’t be forever You can assist with foreign production, catch a gli side All of it excellent information you can add to your résumé when you take over the co at hiI do here?"

"Rose can help And Lily …" His voice drifts and his gaze turns sad "I have high hopes I can convince her to coone she’ll understand how much we need her"

I can’t help but want to be here when that moment happens because it will be awithin me This is a chance I can’t let slip by And if Lily cauilty for leaving

"Think on it," he tells entle, as is his expression "You have time Zachary will be in the London office for the next four to six weeks Perhaps you could have a decision within the next teeks?"

"That sounds fine" He smiles at me and I know the conversation is done

"Perfect Now I know you just toldto Zachary and I’m irritated by the way he treated you all of these years, but I still would like to give the worthless ass a quick going-away party Will you help with that?"