Executive

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Alex was not a morning person. Even more so, waking up was more difficult after the late-night flight home, following the mega shopping spree with Richard. She had planned for a day of sleep indulgence, but she found herself driving toward the office soon after nine. The change of plans had been caused by an enigmatic early morning phone call from Steve.

"No time to lick your wounds, Alex. Client meeting today, new client, 10:00AM," Steve said and then hung up.

She was barely going to make it on time.