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Though I’d never been known for doing things the usual way Since I was a child and an evaluator told e with blocks, and I put doo blocks with the box they ca the sa I’d co’

“Wow

Her surprise was predictable but appreciated Not as grandiose as the bedroom, nor elaborate as the study, the office still had its charms By far the most ‘modern’ space in the faux-historical house, it here I’d run the publishing house

An easier endeavor than onedecentralized fro to the co software available at the ti was done by a company in Vancouver A model that lowered overhead, a fancy but ultimately useless, office space in no way needed The office politics were also kept to a minimum, which was a nice bonus

The lock htly “Guaranteed 85 percent theft proof Even if they think to go after the hinges There are four pairs Two outside, two inside

“Explosives?” Vega suggested

“Most of the other 15 percent, but that would ultimately defeat the purpose”

By way of explanation, I withdrew the ely of fire-prone paper, the metal and plastic clip in the upper left corner the primary exemption

“Is that - ”

“It is

“I thought ‘project’ was a euphemism Like that’s e said ould actually just be fucking for a fortnight,” she admitted sheepishly

“A common misconception Particularly on the part of the hopefuls There is sex if desired Stands to reason given the circuh, there is also always a project that requires a second pair of eyes I thought you were best suited to this one”

“Thank you, sir,” The humility showed on her face Not quite a blush but close

“Pull up a chair

“Okay,” she whispered

She accepted the manuscript like a holy relic, laid across both hands She placed it gingerly on the desk before turning the pages As though to hold it too long ht sully it A further proof, if any were needed, that I had ht choice