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So they really had known each other for years. Maybe they’d even loved each other all that time. If that was true, then Henry probably never gave a damn about Kylie at all. He must’ve used her from the start–as a stepping stone, a ceholder.
Tess felt a twist in her chest. She couldn’t help but feel sorry for Kylie.
If Kylie ever found out the truth, would she regret the way she treated her before?
She’d already cut ties with the Larsons. Right now, Tess was probably the closest thing she had left.
Tess flinched and quickly shook her head, forcing the thought out of her mind.
This wasn’t something she should be thinking about.
“Tess, should we look into Krigan again? Might as well blow Henry and Shannon’s mess wide
while we’re at it.”
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“I’ll have someone sent.”
Lyra noticed something was off with Tess’s mood, but after nodding, she didn’t say anything else.
The room went quiet. Raven scratched her head. “So, like … everything’s just a waiting game now? What are we supposed to do in the meantime?”
“Get ready for Hunt Group tomorrow. Did you finish prepping your part?”
Lyra rapped her knuckles against Raven’s head.
Raven yelped and clutched her skull dramatically like she’d been shot.
That little outburst actually made Tess crack a smile, and the tension in her shoulders finally eased a bit.
“Of course I’m ready! I dropped serious money to get some of the Hunt Group staff in on it- not just the execs, even a few janitors. We’re going straight to the top!”
Tessughed, shaking her head, but still gave her a nod. “Nice job.”
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“We’re going in with you.”
Tess had just stepped out of the car when a hand blocked the door from closing.
Before she could even react, Lyra slid out behind her. Raven jumped out right after.
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“Max’ll probably only let you meet Rachel alone. But while we’re in there, we’ll scope out the ce. Might find something.”
Tess nodded. She didn’t stop them. All three walked in together.
“You must be Ms. Tess, right? Mr. Hunt gave specific orders. Pleasee with me.”
They barely made it past the front desk before someone stopped them.
The receptionist stared straight at Tess.
Tess’s brow twitched, but she still gave a polite smile. “That’s me.”
“We’ve been waiting for you. The CEO asked me to bring you to him.”
She gave a deep bow and started leading them toward the executive elevator.
“Mr. Hunt said you can take his private elevator straight up.”
Her eyes sparkled as she looked Tess up and down like she was some kind of celebrity.
Tess felt uneasy under the stare. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
The receptionist blinked, realizing she’d gone too far.
She quickly looked away, her face turning bright red. “Sorry, Ms. Tess. You’re just … so beautiful. I’ve never seen anyone look like you. I mean, girl. Haha. Our Mr. Hunt’s handsome too.”
She scratched her head, clearly flustered. But then her tone perked up again, like she was trying to sell something. “Ms. Tess, by the way, you’re the first person he’s ever let use his private elevator. I’ve never even been in it myself!”
She nced around excitedly, checking out the sleek interior. Compared to the standard ones, this one was huge and ssy.
Tess gave a helpless smile at the girl’s enthusiasm.
Raven folded her arms and scoffed, muttering, “Yeah, this isn’t sketchy at all.”
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Her voice was low, but the receptionist still caught it and tilted her head. “I’m sorry, what was that?”
Raven raised her chin with a smirk. “Nothing. You misheard.”
“Oh, okay.”
The receptionist blinked and scratched her head again.
“But Ms. Tess, you and Mr. Hunt really are a perfect match.”
She smiled wide, like she was truly rooting for them.
Tess must be his one and only. <i>Even </i><i>a </i><i>heart </i><i>of </i><i>stone </i><i>could </i><i>fall </i>in <i>love</i><i>! </i>
The second those words left her mouth, Raven’s eyes
lit up
like fire.
“Excuse me?! What the hell did you just say?!”
She practically lunged at the girl, hands reaching for her cor.
Who the hell did this chick think she was, trying to tie her boss to Tess?!
Thankfully, Lyra moved fast and yanked her back before it got ugly.
The receptionist flinched and backed into the corner like she was about to be attacked.
<i>These </i><i>women are </i><i>nuts</i><i>! </i><i>No </i><i>manners </i><i>at </i><i>all</i><i>! </i>
She panicked but couldn’t help ncing at Tess again. Sure, she was pretty, bute on. Showing up to see Max with two besties, and one of them acting like that?
The girl rolled her eyes. Then the elevator lights flickered, and she caught a clearer look at Tess’s face.
<i>Wait</i>, what<i>? </i>
Was that … a white scar across her cheek? It was faint. You’d miss it if you didn’t look close.
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