Such a selfish woman
Back at her desk, Renee struggled to maintain her focus. The whispers she’d overheard earlier, about how ruthlessly Killian purged even high-ranking executives who crossed him, gnawed at her. The weight of her own behavior began to sink in, souring her earlier defiance with a sharp dose of guilt. 'God, what have I done?' she thought, staring at her screen. 'I threatened to run to his grandfather for protection, accusing him of bullying, when I’m the one pushing his patience to the brink.' Her mind replayed the conversation she overheard earlier; despite their friction, he had stepped in to defend her against those men. She was acting out, and he was the one taking the heat. Her finger hovered over the 'Enter' key, clicking it into a draft email before she fully processed the ac
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