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The Final Score Jaci Burton 24020K 2023-09-01

She knew--had hoped, actually, that her business would take off like a rocket But she had no idea they’d be this incredibly busy They’d signed cornerback Clyde Motts at the beginning of the week, and he’d recommended one of his friends, a defensive back from Philadelphia, so they’d made a presentation to him on Wednesday He’d accepted, and he’d made a recoeles, who they ned a deal with a Texas shortstop and alsobacks

Mia was exhilarated--and exhausted--as she walked into her staff

"Wow," she said as she stepped to the front of the conference room "Busy week, huh?"

"Stellar week, Mia," John, her finance guy, said, bringing up numbers on the screen "Better than we anticipated I don’t kno you et this many people on board so quickly"

She stared at the nueted for a heavy push the first six ains in the first three considering start-up time

They’d already surpassed their first sixI wish I had a ic answer, but I can’t take credit for it Much of the success has to do with client word ofthe presentations," Monique said

Mia nodded "So kudos to our presentation tea, and I thank you for that Noe need to make sure to deliver on our promises to these athletes Let’s wrap up early today and talk it all out on MondayI don’t know about the rest of you, but this has been a eek and I’m wiped I need a drink"

They all laughed, but, as she suspected, no one was going to argue with her about getting out early They’d all put in late hours the past week hustling to get presentations put together at the last htail it out of there early on a Friday

"Got a hot date tonight?" Monique asked

"Not a hot date Nathan’s friend Ja someone, so he wanted Nathan to double-date with hi anyone at thewith hi Maybe while you’re there you’ll get a second chance to ease soled her brows

Mia rolled her eyes "No, there will be none of that"

"Shame You’re very tense"

Mia frowned "Who said I’rasped Mia’s hand and leaned in close "Your best friend Me You’re working very hard You’re tense Go have a great weekend--and some sex"

Moniquebut Fortunately, she’d been so slammed ork this week she’d had no time to think about her lack-of-sex dilemma, which had suited her just fine

She went into her office, packed up a few contracts and PR items she wanted to review over the weekend, then headed out the door She answered soot ho to be a while before Nathan picked her up, she grabbed a snack froe and sat at the counter to eat it while she finished answering her e-mails

While she worked, a text popped up from her mom She smiled at that and called her

"Hi, Mia," her ured you were busy"

"Actually, I let everyone go early today"

"Really? Was it a slow day?"

Mia laughed "No, we just had a very intense week and I wanted to give everyone the rest of the day off to enjoy a kick start to their weekend"

"You’re such a good boss, Mia"

"I try to be"