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Fuck, I’m getting a headache.
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“THEY’RE READY FOR you, Knox,” Mindy says from my doorway.
“Thank you.” I pull my jacket on and head down to my father’s office.
Ward and Miranda are sitting at the large round table waiting for me. They both smile.
Is that pity on her face?
“Please take a seat.” She signals with her hand.
Thanks.
I will sit.
In the chair that my family company owns.
Okay, I need to lose the attitude. But this sucks. I hate it.
I sit in the chair and look directly at my father. His lips move ever so slightly into a smile. I know him. This will be hard for him. He’s been the best father any boy, man, could ever ask for.
He’s protected us.
Loved us.
Encouraged us.
I’m sure watching your son do this, knowing how painful it is for him, is difficult.
So I smile at him.
“Let’s get started.” I clap my hands. “Hit me with your questions.”
I see a hint of pride in his eyes, and the small dip of his head as he glances over at Miranda.
The interview starts.
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AFTERWARD, MY FATHER follows me out the door and into my office, where I stop. He slaps me on the back.
“Proud of you, son,” Ward says.
“Am I wasting my time?” I ask. “Have you already decided and are just putting me through the paces?”
“Why would you ask that?” He frowns and sits on the edge of one of the armchairs.
I let out a long breath. “I just need to know.”
“Talk to me.”
I plant my hands on my hips and shake my head. “I know I’m young. I know I’ve been fucking around—literally—but if I was to lead this company, I would give it one hundred percent.”
