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“Oh, good. I thought you’d pick Ron.”

“I’m not blind to Ron’s actions. He’s not partner material.”

Eden stood and he did too.

“I’m sorry I can’t let you know right now. I just need a little time.”

“Any idea how long?”

“A few days at the most.”

“All right. How about you let me know by Monday?”

“I can do that.”

“Would you like to take a few days off to think about it? Would that help?”

“I just got back from a month’s vacation, Mr. Robey.”

“I’m sure you still have days left. Why don’t you take them? You won’t be able to work here in the office and decide.”

“It would let me think easier.” She nibbled on her bottom lip.

“Then I’ll see you Monday.”

“Okay. Thank you.”

After he walked out, she headed for her office. Everyone stopped her to congratulate her. She smiled and quickly went into her office. She strode around her desk, pulled the chair out, sat, and put her hands over her face.

“Congratulations.”

She dropped her hands and looked up to see Ron in the doorway.

“Thank you.”

“You don’t seem too happy.” He leaned against the doorjamb.

“Ron, if you’ve got something to say, just say it.”

He straightened up. “I don’t. Not yet. If you don’t take that partnership, all you did was string the rest of us along and I for one, do not appreciate it.”

Eden got to her feet. “I don’t give a rat’s ass what you do or don’t appreciate. You wouldn’t get it anyway. Everyone here knows how you kiss ass. Even the higher ups. So, you can just shut the fuck up, and get out of my office.”

He glared at her for a minute, then left, pulling the door closed. Eden blew out a breath and sat. She jerked when her door opened, and Cammie entered.

“I have been waiting to hear what happened.”

“They offered me the partnership,” Eden said.

“Oh, wow! That’s great,” Cammie gushed.

“Yeah.” She shook her head as tears threatened.

“You don’t sound excited. What’s wrong?”

“I don’t know if I want it.”

“It’s Ian, isn’t it?”

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