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“I—no—shut up”

“You’re right” I drop my eyes to his mouth for a split second “I’ve finally found soodforsaken place The fully

Heconversation seamlessly “So your dream was definitely about someone you ith”

“Yes He’s leaving B&G very soon, so maybe I need to make a move”

“You’re sure about it”

“Yes” I can’t remember the last time he has blinked his eyes They are black and scary

“You’ve got your serial killer eyes on again” I stand and take et you a copy for Fat Little Dick Don’t screw this up for ot no concept of how to build a team Leave this to the expert”

When I return he’s a little less dark looking, but his hair is messed up He takes the document, which I have stamped COPY

He looks at the document, and I can see the exact moment he has his idea It’s the sharp pause that a fox ate of a henhouse He looks up atHe bites his bottom lip and hesitates

“Whatever you’re thinking, don’t”

He takes a pen and writes so across the bottoh a corner touches the ceiling I can’t risk standing on tiptoes in this dress

“How could I possibly resist?” He rounds his desk and touches his thumb under my chin as he brushes past

“What have you done?” I say to his back as he walks into Mr Bexley’s office I scuttle into Helene’s, rubbing my chin

“I agree,” she says, laying the docuood idea Did you see how the Ga? I’ as a tea day I’ether”

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