“So it seems I have no choice but to work with you, you lying, cheating bastard”, she spat out at the man, as he puffed on his cigar and blew rings of smoke into her face.

“Now, now my dear, I would much prefer to think that we will liaise as my need arises”, replied the man, squinting his beady eyes and casually looking at his new colleague with lust and anticipation.

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