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An office relationship would be an unnecessary distraction. “And ask her to supply me with her latest report.” Lydia bowed her head and left without uttering a word.Ĭhase had never sought out an employee to satisfy him sexually. “Bring her to me tomorrow…after my five o’clock,” he said, rolling up his other sleeve. There was a quiet confidence in her gaze, but there was also something lonesome about her. Her eyes remained fixed on her computer screen. Chase watched the woman tap the tip of her pen against the desk and then bring it to her lips. Lydia made it a priority to know everyone on staff at Montclair Pharmaceuticals because Chase didn’t have the time or desire to acquaint himself with the company’s peons, though he did check on them every so often via monitor to ensure that they were doing their jobs and living up to his standards.
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It took only moments for her to identify the mystery woman. “Who is she?” Chase pointed to the screens on the far wall. And he couldn’t… wouldn’t have it any other way. But her most coveted quality, the trait that Chase needed above everything else, was her loyalty. Her maturity and refined beauty were exactly what he wanted in a personal secretary. Montclair, what do you need?” Lydia was old enough to be his mother. His secretary was at the doorway of his office within seconds. He’d loosened his tie and started to roll up his sleeves when he saw her. Chase Montclair powered on the wall of screens and sat back in his leather swivel chair. T he city was changing, the rigidity of the work day slowly unraveling and melting into night.