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</div></div><span style="font-family: 'Didact Gothic', 'sans-serif'">Elizabeth had been awaiting the moment she would see her new boss, so to speak. The young woman would still be reporting back to her line manager, but she would also be under his command. It was unsettling to be in a new and clearly more lively city along with a man who seemed to be spoken about as if he was a legend. Although she may have seemed inexperienced, Elizabeth was rather well versed when it came to dealing with people. She had taken a small position working as a receptionist at her magazine when she was younger until she could finally land the job she desired. If only she'd known what her job would lead to, or who she'd have to interview and practically live with for several months.<br/>
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When Mr Valentine arrived, Elizabeth rose to her feet and brushed the chair back with a gentle nudge of her rear before taking a few strides to meet him halfway. Elizabeth knew she would be getting a hint of a telling off, considering that she was an hour late, but she tried not to allow it to hinder what she needed to accomplish. Instead of speaking, the brunette listened to Mr Valentine entirely. Her amber orbs focused solely on his face and noted the defined features... handsome features. Now she understood why women swooned over him. Fortunately, she had more self control than most. However, when he gave her an order as if she was a simple employee of his that didn't understand business etiquette, well, she was less than amused. Nevertheless, she embraced his hand and delivered a firm shake.<br/>
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Soft, tender lips parted to allow a harmonious tone to sing from her, "Good morning Mr Valentine, I apologise for my delay this morning. I should have taken the time to leave the night before. It won't happen again." Elizabeth knew she needed to keep herself in his good graces, as much as she desired the urge to tell him that sometimes people were held up, it didn't mean they were incompetent. The young woman had earned her position by pleasing the right people and not letting her mouth dominate, but in that exact moment, she struggled to accept the way he spoke to her. It wasn't what he'd said, but how he said it. For now, she'd have to stomach his attitude and hopefully keep him in a positive state of mind so that she could get what they'd agreed upon.<br/>
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"My company booked me into the Radisson hotel, I won't be far from the building." Delicate, tender fingers grasped the glass and took a slow sip of water before she continued. Carefully, she eased herself back down onto the rather comfortable black office chair before drawing out a pen and pad from her handbag that had been moved to sit beside her on another chair. "So, Mr Valentine, I had a few questions to ask you before we begin." Elizabeth flicked to a clear page in the rather small pad before her gaze connected with his. "Is there anything I can do for you that will make this process easier? I understand I am to shadow you, and nothing more, so I was wondering if you would prefer I simply observe or if you would prefer me to get involved?" <br/>
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All Elizabeth could think of was being away from home for several months, in a new city, she could explore with no limitations aside from work. What she really desired was to go and explore.<br/>
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"I understand this deal was not an ordinary one, so I believe I should fall in line with what you need me to." Despite her accomodating words, Elizabeth still had a rather firm gaze; there was a fire inside of her that was waiting to be unleashed. </span>