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RONAN

I kept my eyes on her as I called Maeve. She picked up on the second beep.

"I need you in my office. Now." I dropped the call.

Vera's brows furrowed. Knowing that someone was coming, she tried standing to her feet.

"I didn't say you could get up." My words halted her on her knees.

She looked at me with surprise, her lips parted in shock.

"B—But I thought—"

"If you don't do what I say,