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He has it on speaker, and I recognize the voice of a young woman I’ve heard him converse with before It’s one of his employees in the executive office

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I’ roo on speakerphone With a sigh, Ithe vacuum from its slot on the side Because I have other duties to attend to after his suite, I hopeh

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Like a dolt, I hover, wondering if I should interrupt him I’m hesitant to do so because, well… I need this job

Blackwood issues orders so quickly I feel bad for the wo handwritten notes

When he finishes, he says, “Is there anything else we need to discuss before my next call?”

After a slight hesitation, the woman finally says, “Um… there is, actually”

“Make it quick,” Blackwood orders

“The fundraiser for the Canterbury Art Center this weekend,” she starts I’m not sure if he hears it in her voice, but I do She’s terrified to say what she needs to

Obviously, he has no empathy because he snaps, “Well… what about it?”

“The venue is too small to accommodate all the people who have RSVP’d,” she mumbles

I’m surprised Blackwood actually allows emotion on his face, but surprise and fury eht… The venue I had you book over two o—for a specific nuuests? Why in the hell are you just now telling me this, three days before the event?”

“I’uarantee she’s quivering I can hear it in her voice “But you specifically requested this venue And, uainst you”