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“You told them to ‘fuck off?’ Good man”

“What?” Saood with the people at the party last night, and now you’re happy that he told them to fuck off?”

“You think I didn’t deal with the saht I was slulanced over at Sam to see his reaction to the word, but he played it cool “I had to tell ot on our case about it”

“Then you’re not upset?”

“I’m not happy you left like you did But I understand And it’s good to see that you’re not afraid to stick up for your fiancée like that It actually makesthan I’ve feared”

“This is crazy,” said Sa”

“It’s how this CEO acted,” said Dad “Putting your foot down is an important-as-hell part of the job Glad to see you can do it even when it comes to your friends”

The relief was palpable Dad sat back, more at ease

“Anyway, keep what I said inthe place ready for tomorrow, so you both stay out of the way as best you can That’s all”

I was ready to get out of there and wasted no ti it But as soon as I was back in the hallway, Sam was hot on my heels

“Dad ht be fine hat you did, but I’m sure as hell not”

“You’re entitled to your opinion, bro”

Sam put his hand on my shoulder and stopped reeted with a hard look in my little brother’s eyes

“I’ on with you and that girl, but there isn’t a doubt in my mind that it’s shady”

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“So about At first I was thinking itit’s so on, I’ to find out”

“What the hell do you care?”

“I care because you and I both know that I’ht man for the job”