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Ch5 .............. N

The interview with the reporter went well!

He didn't ask any personal questions. He was interested in the firm's actions abroad and not at all in the love life of its CEO ...

I tidy my things and prepare to meet up with Lisa downstairs. We've decided to celebrate my little victory with a drink!

As I walk through the hall in the dim light, I see Mark and Cassidy talking quietly to each other.

When they notice me, they fall quiet ...

(They were saying nasty things about me?)

Or they were just having a private conversation?

As usual, Cassidy gives me one of her best bitchy looks.

Mark, however, seems upset.

(Don't worry, I'm just passing through. . .)

I give them a polite "good evening". Cassidy ignores me, of course, but Mark stops me.

Mark:"Miss White ... Can I have a word ...?"

T:"Uh yes ... Of course ..."

Cassidy disappears, leaving a hateful look in her walk.

I stare at her sideways. However, in bitch's battle, I will surely not win the fight! ...

Well then, I ignore her superbly and smile at Mark. This is the best way to get her goat.

Mark fiddles with his glasses and looks at me in silence as Cassidy moves away.

Mark:"Don't think badly of me, I was just trying to get rid of Miss Sparke."

He gives me a wink and I almost burst into laughter.

I'm glad to see that I am not the only one who suffers from her mood swings!

Mark:"You ... uh ... Are you free for a drink tonight ...?"

What is it with them all inviting me for drinks these days? First Jake, then Mark ... Either I look like an alcoholic or I look like a drinking buddy ...

T:"I'm busy tonight, but some other time with pleasure!"

Mark:"Oh ... Of course!"

He looks embarrassed ...

(He is so cute.)

I must admit that he does look cute, all intimidated. He probably doesn't usually let himself go. Mr. Never-stop-working.

I'm quite surprised to see him react like that. He seems like a kid who's afraid of being let down ...

T:"You going down ?"

Mark:"I have to drop off a file for Mr. Carter ... Have a good evening, Miss White."

He gives me a smile and disappears down the corridor.

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In the elevator, I chuckle.

Mark's behaviour makes me laugh. It's crazy, my sentimental life resembled the crossing of the dessert and suddenly I meet several very different men.

(But only one is truly charismatic ...)

In the meantime, I'm proud of myself! I managed the interview well, overcoming all the traps. I hope that Mr. Intense will notice ...

As if I needed his recognition to be 100% satisfied!

I don't want him to give me any gold stars either?

(No, a torrid night would suffice ...)

I sigh, laughing. I am incorrigible ...

It's not my fault, it's this elevator it must be charged up with obscene energy ...!

(It's really Carter that I'm obsessed with.)

Let's be honest, it's got nothing to do with the elevator ... It's Carter and his charismatic aura that starts off my fantasies...

Starting by doing totally inappropriate things in the said elevator.

(Bad idea....)

When I get to the desk downstairs, Lisa is putting her things in order. She takes off her headset and beckons me over.