Chapter 9

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DREW. Standing by my kitchen island, I shoved a spoonful of cereal into my mouth. No sooner had I placed my phone on the counter when it started ringing. I picked it up, seeing it was an unknown caller. I chewed voraciously, trying to clear my mouth as I answered the call. The caller didn't speak so I kept quiet too. "f*****g speak. " I heard the person breathing rapidly, then, "Hello, Mr. Rutledge. " "Assistant? " I asked without thinking, partly because I was so shocked and because I didn't remember her name. "Yes, it's me. " she said ruefully. "How the hell did you get my number? " "I... Uh.... Saw it in one of the files. Anyway, so, listen, will you be attending Sue's baby shower? " Wait. What the hell? She got my number from my personal files and proceeded to call me to ask wh

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