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behind a test tube. “That’s all that matters.”
    â€œShe’s a trip. I like her already.”
    â€œAs a businesswoman and professional, I’m sure she’d rather have your respect than your admiration.”
    â€œShe has it. You know what I like most about her? She’s not afraid to chill out and have a little fun. It’s a concept you might want to look into.”
    Catt looked up from her test tube. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
    â€œIt means maybe the Catt needs to be stroked a little to put a smile on your face instead of that evil frown.”
    The implication wasn’t lost on Catt, and it was the third time that day that he had managed to rile her. She decided right then that it was also going to be the last. “You know—this is not going to work!” she stated, setting the test tube back in its place.
    â€œWhat isn’t?”
    â€œMy working with you. You are egregious and unprofessional, and I don’t think that you’re a good fit for this company. In fact, I intend to talk to Oni about it right now.” She gathered her things.
    â€œTalk to Oni about what?”
    â€œLet’s put it this way—I wouldn’t start getting too comfortable around here if I were you.”
    He seemed both amused and annoyed. “Then it’s a good thing you’re not me, isn’t it?”
    â€œDo you even know who I am?” she asked, raising her voice an octave. “I could have you fired just like that! ” She snapped her fingers to illustrate.
    â€œOn what grounds?”
    â€œOn the grounds that I refuse to work with you! It’s going to be either you or me, and, believe me, Oni is not going to let me walk. I’ve been here too long and have contributed too much to this company.”
    â€œCatt, Telegenic paid big bucks to buy me out of my contract. They’re about to launch this new line, and they need my help. I’m at the top of my game, sweetheart,” he boasted. “I don’t think that they’re going to be in a big hurry to fire me because you can’t take a joke. Or maybe it’s the fact that what I said is true that’s got you all beside yourself.”
    She huffed and marched out. “Oni,” she screeched, making a beeline straight to her office. “We need to talk right now! ”

Chapter 4
    For once, Catt was dreading the elevator trip down to the lab, not so much because Jamal would be working there, but because she would have to tread in with her tail between her legs following her diatribe with Jamal and her pointless attempt to get him axed from the company. Perhaps fate would be kind and let Jamal forget that she had threatened to have him fired.
    â€œI heard you talked to Oni. Do I still have a job, or should I start packing?” asked Jamal the moment she stepped off of the elevator. Apparently, fate was a cruel and heartless bastard.
    â€œYou’re safe,” she replied coolly, walking across the tile to her office.
    Jamal followed her. “What did you tell her?”
    She donned her lab coat and turned on the computer. “I voiced my concerns, but I also added that I’m willing to give you another shot, provided that you’re willing to put forth the effort of being a team player. After all, I am a professional, and I realize that certain allowances must be made for the good of the company.”
    He leaned against the door frame with his arms crossed in front of him and a smirk on his face. “Basically, what you’re trying to say is that Oni told you what you could do with all your threats to quit and have me fired.”
    Her face contorted into a snarl. “Don’t push it, Ford,” she warned him. “Fear not, though—I fully expect for you to live up to my lowest expectations. You’ll dig your own grave without my having to tell Oni anything.”
    â€œMy work will speak for itself. It always