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the rules and regulations of this compan

fidentiality agreements, non-disclosure clauses, and other legal jargon I needed to

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'll be required to reside on his premises," Sop

ed in the gut. "What?.....

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requirement for this position. You'll be provided wit

ocess all at once. I was going to live with the CEO? S

e me - fear, unease. I thought about all the implications,

the questions running through my head

s assistant. You'll be on call 24/7, and living on his premises ensures you're

s to see how well I'd digested her words. "Now, let's procee

her movements brisk and efficient. I felt a

Like how? But the voice of my landlord just resounded in my ears like a

ign this contract, and be free from the threat of homelessness,

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posed to move to

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was happening, I was already on my way to my bo

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e taken to the CEO's residence

d. It was a sleek, black luxury se

ndlord, Mr. Jekins, was just standing outside, his mouth agape as he took in the

ide myself from their prying eyes

veway, I gasped in awe. The mansion was a modern masterpiece. It had floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sleek,

The mansion loomed before me, its grandeur almost overwhelming. I fe

living?" I stammered, my voice completel

icing our arrival nodded, a small smile playing o

sank in. I was going to be living in this incredible mansi

comfortable here. This way please," He

sped as I entered the lavish space, my eye

g my eyes like I saw a ghost. I just felt like flinging

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d through the opulent halls, marveling at the priceless artwork and lavish furnishings.

o explore the house alone. My senses were on high alert

gling to open a door. I stopped for a moment, to be sure I heard correctly. But sound persisted. Out

he hairs on the back of my neck stood on end, and

gan to change, my senses heightened, my heart pounding in my chest. It was

d like I had seen a ghost. I tilted my head instantly to that direction, "Mum?" I

s cheerful chuckle to her wails and screams. It seemed like she was strugglin

arlin

screaming as I ventured c

this real? The more I called out to

s I reached out to touch the door handle, a deep cold

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gainst my chest like I'd run a marathon. I couldn't explain what just happ

wis, but standing before me was a man

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too weak and my brain numb to res