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screaming matches or messy, undignified squabbles. I was not going to trade minor blows; I was w

swiped the screen a

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n Kens

the notification for several seconds, won

trying to add me? My CEO?

and tapped Decline

a single year. Aside from my direct design director, I rarely had reason to spe

nating international runways and commanding billions in retail volume. Under normal circu

attered all historical sales records, which was the only reason the reclu

alert pinged from the de

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minu

tote, and sprinted toward the towering gla

d toward the executive elevators a

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my division, looked me up

tested restrictiv

of my jacket. "To highlight how substantial my work is

fore giving my backside a firm, congratulatory smack.

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my bruised muscles,

swallowed the whimper

shut, a broad, manicured hand reached through

k, and behind him strode Winston Kensington, dra

stepped back against the b

anding right beside me, while Ch

ack of space or the crushing weight of his S-class presence,

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in the crowded car, shoulder to sho