Terms and Temptations

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om the office because Today I am going to the largest ma

ig firm and once I heard they were hiring I did not hesitate to turn in a properly polished resume. It holds so much prestige that you could

tightest bun, but here I am sitting at the reception for

st walked in not long ago. I take angry strides to her desk, and I catch a glimpse of her h

aiting. I have been forced to inform you t

ep me waiting all this time? You knew from the minut

miling. "We only hire quali

weating despite the blasting air conditioners. My throat tightens. I

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er designer bag, speaks of wealth and class. She didn't need to say much; her presence alone demanded attention. There was grace in her every movement, a calm confidence

e if I should approach her, I suddenly feel small st

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retched arm, " my son owns this fine establishmen

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is a bodyguard. The office we enter is massive flooded with natural light, cool

a nod and gestures for me to si

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couldn't help but overhear your little exchange with the receptionist and I could see yo

n affirmation unsure o

ke that in such a fine establishment so you could boos

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of someone," sh

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A girl I once knew. Ambitious. Smart.

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her face is comple

at it I would offer you any position here. With very wholesome pay, when it's done, you get a fiv

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rry to have wasted your time, you wouldn't

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d she's holding out to me a

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r outside, I exhale sharply, gripp

hell just

ly written in gold, her number printed neatly beneath it. The tem

home, grateful to put

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