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oyance. "Those are just baseless rumors, Lexi.

"Really? Then why have several former employees come forwar

defensiveness. "Those are just disgruntled

esearch, Julian. I know about the lawsuits, the settlements, a

with unspoken accusations. Lexi's heart raced with

intensity. "You know, Lexi, I think we've gotten off on the wrong foot. Ma

ical. "Save it, Julian. I'm n

condescension. "Fine, Lexi. Play it tough. But know

spine, but she refused to back d

ting with a sinister intensity.

the air thick with tension. Lexi knew she

sweetly, her eyes flashing with determ

thing with anger and frustration. Little did she know, this