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As the king orders
A knock on the door put a break on my non-stop rejecting and selecting the designs from the heap of catalogues. I needed to deliver the final samples to the head designers for the new collection of OC Textiles.
Liza's blonde head poked through the door.
"Sorry to disturb you, but the meeting is just about to begin. And your presence is required there."
My brows furrowed. "But I'm just an employee. What'd I do in a board meeting?"
Her shoulders lifted. "No idea. The boss's order."
Why'd Caleb need me in a board meeting?
Sighing, I nodded. "Alright! I'll be there in a few."
"Great! See you there!" With that, she closed the door behind her and left.
I didn't even have any idea what the meeting was about. Nor did I know what to do there or say. Whatever happens, I just hoped he wouldn't be there. After yesterday's confrontation, I'd tried my best
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