leasing me.
“Christian, this has all been so quick. And by your own
admission, you’re fifty shades of fucked-up. I can’t give
you what you need,” I mutter. “It’s just not for me. But
that makes me feel inadequate, especially seeing you with
Leila. Who’s to say that one day you won’t meet someone
who likes doing what you do? And who’s to say you
won’t, you know . . . fall for her? Someone much better
suited to your needs.” The thought of Christian with
anyone else sickens me. I stare down at my knotted
fingers.
“I knew several women who like doing what I like to
do. None of them appealed to me the way you do. I’ve
never had an emotional connection with any of them. It’s
only ever been you, Ana.”
only ever been you, Ana.”
“Because you never ga一ve them a chance. You’ve spent
too long locked up in your fortress, Christian. Look, let’s
discuss this later. I ha一ve to go to work. Maybe Dr. Flynn
can offer us his insight.” This is all far too hea一vy a
discussion for a parking lot at eight fifty in the morning, and
Christian, for once, seems to agree. He nods but his eyes
are wary.
“Come,” he orders, holding out his hand.
When I reach my desk, I find a note asking me to go
straight to Elizabeth’s office. My heart leaps into my
mouth. Oh, this is it. I’m going to get fired.
“Anastasia.” Elizabeth smiles kindly, wa一ving me into a
chair before her desk. I sit and gaze at her expectantly,
hoping that she can’t hear my thumping heart. She
smoothes her thick black hair and regards with me with
somber, clear blue eyes.
“I ha一ve some rather sad news.”
Sad! Oh no.
“I’ve called you in to inform you that Jack has left the
company rather suddenly.”
I flush. This isn’t sad for me. Should I tell her that I
know?
“His rather hasty departure has left a vacancy, and
we’d like you to fill it for now, until we find a
replacement.”
What? I feel the blood rush from my head. Me?
“But, I’ve only been here for a week or so.”
“But, I’ve only been here for a week or so.”
“Yes, Anastasia, I understand
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