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“The Amirmoez estate in Bahrain”

“Amirmoez?” Mr Brandt’s brow furrowed “That name sounds familiar”

“They have large holdings across economic sectors internationally,” Richards said

“Sounds like a bit of a big job for you, little lady,” Mr Brandt said “Why don’t we team you up with Richards and Jenkins for this? They can work on location, and you can coordinate from here”

“Aziz asked forto book us if you send two strangers to his house,” Laine said

“Excuse htened his shoulders “Who is Aziz?”

“Aziz is the head of the Amirmoez estate, hom I met yesterday I’ll have to be on location for the initial planning, but I’m sure in the end, hat Aziz has promised in way of my fee, it will be worth it to the team,” she added

Mr Brandt seens in his eyes

“Maybe we should have a ested

“Maybe you should, John,” Laine snapped “Maybe if you heard it fro you If I ao with another co specifically for my work, not my secretarial skills So while it seee the success I’ve brought to this business, Aziz isto see it”

“Laine, you are on thin ice,” Mr Brandt warned

Laine looked up at the right corner of the room It here she stared every time he handed off a case or diminished some accomplishment she had made Why had she ever expected a payoff for her efforts?

The rest of her coworkers were sitting in uncomfortable silence Aside fro ords that wouldn’t be appropriate to say aloud

“I need at least teeks,” Laine said “And I think it would be beyond foolish to let this account get away, just because you don’t believe I can handle it It would al ait on fire” She rose from her chair “I can have my assistant send you the information”

“Miss McConnell, you and I need to have a talk in my office,” Mr Brandt said in a low voice