“He’s a billionaire. Of course he’s hiding something,” said Bernard.

 

Nichelle felt her frustration bloom in her face. “No, something specific. Something big.”

 

“And you know this because he didn’t say anything?”

 

“He was evasive.” She took a breath. “Look, even Justin thinks–”

 

“Your ex?”

 

She glared. Bernard raised his hands in surrender.

 

“Justin is managing the construction of Zavod’s new headquarters.”

 

“So?”

 

“Zavod’s company has a hundred employees. This place is like the Chrysler Building. Underground.”

 

“And?”

 

Nichelle blinked.

 

Bernard said, “It’s weird, but it’s not a story, Nichelle. Move on to something else.”

 

Nichelle left his office fuming.

 

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