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“Yes. I’d like you to be present for the Satome Landscaping meeting shortly. You should familiarise yourself with everything happening at the lake site sooner rather than later.”
“Very well. I’ll see about dialling in.”
I smiled. “No need. You can join me in here.”
“All right, then.” She took a step back, fidgeting with the bit of her bow that was hanging down before walking to the door. “I will be back shortly.”
“Good.” I paused. “Oh, and Chloe?”
She stilled, gripping the door handle, and peered back at me. “Yes, sir?”
“Thank you for the coffee this morning.”
Her eyes widened, and she stared at me as if she was seeing a ghost. “You’re… welcome?”
She stayed gazing at me for a moment before shaking her head and leaving the office, clicking the door shut behind her.
“Huh. Look at that,” Harvey mused, watching her go. “That’s how you knock her off her game.”
I sipped my coffee. “I did good, right?”
He swung his gaze back to me. “Actually, I think you scared her.”
I sighed.
I tried.
CHAPTER SEVEN – CHLOE
Curiouser and Curiouser
ME: He wants to discuss the trip. Over lunch. That he’s paying for.
HEIDI: Woah.
ME: Do you know what’s weirder?
ME: HE THANKED ME FOR THE COFFEE.
HEIDI: …Perhaps you should book an appointment with his doctor. Or did he hit his head on the way to the office this morning?
ME: He seems fine. Aside from the being nice part. I’m a bit scared.
HEIDI: Maybe he really does have a crush on you and he’s trying to soften you up to seduce you when you’re on your business trip.
ME: I’m having a weird enough day as it is without your crazy fantasies, thank you very much.
HEIDI: I’m just saying. Why else would he suddenly start being nice?
ME: I don’t know, but Harvey was in there. I suspect it’s his fault.
HEIDI: Is it a bad thing if The Bastard is nice to you though?
ME: Of course not. The whole reason I’m leaving is because he’s a total prick and I want a nicer boss.
HEIDI: What if he becomes one?
ME: Too little too late. I bet it’s all a ploy to create a better working environment, so I don’t hand in my resignation.
