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72. The Office Task
"I don't think...um...I can work on Hobsons's project." I say hesitantly to Caldwell.
As I said, I'm afraid of him a little and it's completely normal, after all he is the chief executive officer of the iAdverts.
His eyes are focused on his laptop's screen, but when he hears me, he turns his attention to me, "Ms. Frances, I didn't ask your opinion on this matter. I'm quite busy right now. If you don't have anything important to say, then don't waste my time."
Something very expected. I know I'm uselessly trying to convince him for this. The chances are very low that he'll listen to me because I'm just an employee here and don't hold much power.
"This is important. You said Ashar Hobsons is your special client. That's why I'm insisting you to please replace me. I'm not sure about my skills." I hope I'm not sounding desperate.
He stands up from his office chair, "I think you're overly nervous about this. I've thoroughly judged the past performan
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