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She ignores hione with Josh’s idea for tea called? Paintballs?”

Sweet baby Jesus, no “That wasn’t the recommendation I should knorote it”

Joshua nearly sraph over his face It vibrates out of hi an alternative to Mr Bexley Paintballing It’s been shown to be an effective tea activity Fresh air, physical activity”

“Injuries and insurance claims,” Helene counters “Cost”

“People will pay twenty dollars of their own ues with paintballs,” he assures her, staring at n waivers We’ll split into teams”

“Darling, how does it help teauns?”

While they argue in fake-polite voices, I seethe He’s hijacked my corporate initiative and taken it down to a juvenile, base level Such a Bexley thing to do

“Perhaps we’ll see some unlikely alliances form,” he tells Helene

“In that case, I want to see you two paired together,” Helene says archly and I could hug her He can’t paintball his own teammate

“Like I said, unlikely alliances Anyway, let’s not fluster Lucinda before her hot date”

“Oh, really, Lucy?” Helene taps , darling And come in late if you wish You work too much Live a little”

Chapter 6

At six thirty PM

“Will you be late?”

“None of your business” Goddamn it, will Joshua ever leave? He’s worked an eleven-hour day and still looks as fresh as a daisy I want to lie facedown on my bed