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Chapter 47 - 48/Unexpected Shock

Chapter 48

Robert's Point of View

Olivia was standing in front of my desk, astonishment etched on her face like a map of confusion following my sudden decision. She said in a voice trying to regain its professionalism:

"Fine, Mr. Robert... I will go immediately to tell Patricia and Sam to prepare Julie for the customer."

I answered her with a cold calmness, without lifting my eyes from the papers in front of me:

"No need for that."

A short silence prevailed before bewilderment became clear on her face. She said, stuttering:

"But... the customer is coming today!"

I took out my cigarette and lit it slowly, then replied with a single word that summarized everything:

"Yes."

Olivia looked like someone who had lost the ability to speak; she was trying to understand how I would present Julie to a customer without any preparation. Then she added:

"I will ask the nurse, then, to give her birth control pills before his arrival."

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