I typed back
I’m fine
Three dots appeared immediately
“Send the senior team,” I added when she stepped in again
es ma’am”
“Full structure”
“Yes ma’am”
“Keep it professional”
“Yes ma’am”
“Impersonal”
She paused for a second
Then nodded
“Yes ma’am”
Good
Inside my office
I was already deep into my next meeting
Voice steady
Thoughts sharp
No room for distraction
Whatever this is
Whatever he thinks he’s doing here
He can keep it
Because as far as I’m concerned?
He’s just another client
And I treat all my clients the same
Carefully
Professionally
And from a distance

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