48: Hung Up On One Woman 2
Author: Orchard Minn
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"This isn't about Roberto, Miss." Adam said. "I am not sure what beef you guys had, but what you said earlier struck me. You're willing to pursue your career in places with the highest chances of success!"

She was silent.

"Your company has potential, you only need more exposure with big companies like Walters Corporations. Do you want to throw off such golden opportunity because of a man that has refused to see past the past?"

"You're right." Perry sighed after a moment of silence. "It's refreshing to see that there's still some logical humans in that company."

"Dinner is fine. Where do you suggest?"

"Oh, that's amazing." Adam smiled, giving her a quick restaurant he could still get a reservation by this time of the day. "Is 5pm okay by you? That's an hour from now."

"Good, I'm still around." Perry replied.

Adam got off the call with a large smile. His convincing skills were already developing.

At dinner...

"Nice to see you, Miss Jackson." Adam pulled out a chair for her.

"Here are
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