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Olivia appeared and pulled me away from the scene.
She,Richard,and Nathan Harper,the Harper Group’s successor,had been at the hotel discussing the project.
Outside,Olivia handed me a card.“This is Richard’s wife’s number.Handle it as you see fit,but think carefully about timing and method.”
I remained silent.
“If I were you,I wouldn’t let a scum like Richard derail my career.I’d wait until I’m secure,then permanently address the situation.”
She called a cab and sent me home.
I thought the Harper Group deal would fall apart because of me.
Surprisingly,we won the bid,outbidding all competitors with an unbeatable offer.
The company was overjoyed.
Richard,as project lead,earned high praise and hefty department bonuses, with his past misdeeds conveniently erased.
“Thanks to everyone’s hard work,we secured the Harper Group deal.Special thanks to the bidding team and all department staff.This month,everyone will receive a substantial bonus!”
Richard relished in his success,all smug professionalism.
The office was filled with applause.
“Tomorrow night,my treat—everyone is invited!”Richard beamed.
“Mr.Baxter’s treat?We are in!”
“Thank you,Mr.Baxter!”
“What a generous boss!”
Amidst the praise,Richard waved to end the meeting.
As I sat down,Richard handled me a note.
Richard stood next to me.
“Emma,your internship’s almost over.You and Sophie are the last two interns.Only one will stay.”
He squeezed my hand.“Whether you stay or go is your choice tonight.”
He casually strolled off.
Sophie leaned in.“What did Mr.Baxter say?I heard my name.”
“Nothing.”
I opened the note:a hotel room number and a time.
Sophie also saw it.
Since Richard wouldn’t stop,I’d help him along.
That night,I dressed up,arrived at the hotel on time,but stayed back to watch the door.Using a burner phone,I called Richard’s wife.
“Mrs.Baxter?Your husband is with me in Room 2005 at the Grand Meridian.”
I hung up,checked my hidden camera’s footage,and headed toward the room.
The elevator dinged.I ducked behind a corner and saw Sophie step out,glancing around nervously, then hurried to Richard’s room.
She placed a call before entering.
She,Richard,and Nathan Harper,the Harper Group’s successor,had been at the hotel discussing the project.
Outside,Olivia handed me a card.“This is Richard’s wife’s number.Handle it as you see fit,but think carefully about timing and method.”
I remained silent.
“If I were you,I wouldn’t let a scum like Richard derail my career.I’d wait until I’m secure,then permanently address the situation.”
She called a cab and sent me home.
I thought the Harper Group deal would fall apart because of me.
Surprisingly,we won the bid,outbidding all competitors with an unbeatable offer.
The company was overjoyed.
Richard,as project lead,earned high praise and hefty department bonuses, with his past misdeeds conveniently erased.
“Thanks to everyone’s hard work,we secured the Harper Group deal.Special thanks to the bidding team and all department staff.This month,everyone will receive a substantial bonus!”
Richard relished in his success,all smug professionalism.
The office was filled with applause.
“Tomorrow night,my treat—everyone is invited!”Richard beamed.
“Mr.Baxter’s treat?We are in!”
“Thank you,Mr.Baxter!”
“What a generous boss!”
Amidst the praise,Richard waved to end the meeting.
As I sat down,Richard handled me a note.
Richard stood next to me.
“Emma,your internship’s almost over.You and Sophie are the last two interns.Only one will stay.”
He squeezed my hand.“Whether you stay or go is your choice tonight.”
He casually strolled off.
Sophie leaned in.“What did Mr.Baxter say?I heard my name.”
“Nothing.”
I opened the note:a hotel room number and a time.
Sophie also saw it.
Since Richard wouldn’t stop,I’d help him along.
That night,I dressed up,arrived at the hotel on time,but stayed back to watch the door.Using a burner phone,I called Richard’s wife.
“Mrs.Baxter?Your husband is with me in Room 2005 at the Grand Meridian.”
I hung up,checked my hidden camera’s footage,and headed toward the room.
The elevator dinged.I ducked behind a corner and saw Sophie step out,glancing around nervously, then hurried to Richard’s room.
She placed a call before entering.