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The air had an undertone of unease even after the presentation by Theresa ended.
“This is not enough reason for me to invest in the production of breakfast food packs,” Paxton said, with a disappointed sigh.
Liar. That presentation was impressive and thorough, I thought to myself. I would have done a similar presentation only with more flair.
“I will give you one last chance to impress me. Same time, next week Tuesday,” he continued.
But why, I wondered, was Paxton dragging this out?
If you can impress me, then and only then will I invest in your business. Have a good day.” The chair dragged across the floor as he got to his feet. “Are you coming?” Paxton asked me, whispering, “Or you want to stay?”
“I am leaving,” I said, with a desperate look at the door.
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“That was not part of the plan!”“Don't you think I know that?” He stormed out of the elevator. I followed behind him, trying to steal glances at his phone screen.“What are we going to do now?” I asked, scratching the bridge of my nose with my index finger.“This is not supposed to happen. She does not like women like you,” He said.“That was pretty obvious,” I commented as he said, “Mother prefers quiet and submissive wives.”“So, what are we going to do now?” I asked once more.“She is plotting something. I bet she suspects we are not in a relationship. We better be careful. When my mother starts plotting something, someone ends in a terrible situation or...” His eyes grew unfocused and strangely, dilated with fear.“
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The printer gave a small hum before it died. Copy after copy of the original paper slid out. I set them together and stapled before setting aside.“How many more are left?”I turned to my left where Nico stood, sipping from a cup of smoothie.“I just need to make four copies of these two.” I raised the papers in question and set one of it on the machine.“Okay.”As the printer made four copies of the paper placed, I thought of the dinner at the Paxton's the other night. “Nico?”“Yes?” He went through the photocopies I had printed over the past minutes.“I know Paxton has had a lot of flings but was he ever serious about a woman?” I asked, peeling my eyes on the printer. I could not dare to look at Nico. I wonder what his expression looked like.
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I grunted in pain as I glowered at my stain-free underwear. The painful hits continued in my lower abdomen and private area. Taking in deep breaths, I waddled out of the toilet stall and turned on the tap to wash my hands. As I let the water pour on my hands, I studied the woman staring back at me. Sweat drew across her forehead, her bangs clunged to her head. Her lips were pale and eyes, droopy. I turned off the tap and shook out my hands. Licking my dry lips, I tucked my hands under the hand dryer. The air blew hot on my palms as I winced at the burning pain in my abdomen. “Are you okay?” Paxton asked as I made to leave his office. Slowly, I nodded and gave a small smile. “Do you need anything else?” “Leave two hours free out of my schedule. I have to be somewhere.” He rose to his feet and grabbed his keys. “But you have to me
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