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a cousin, but now that I look at her, they're most certainly related.
                  "Nice to meet you Ms. Braxton, I'm Pierce, Kal's new boss. I don't mind a quick conversation, but he is new today and has a lot to learn through the week. I'd really appreciate it if you could leave him to his work."
                  "It's no problem at all. I'm actually here to see you, but I was talking to him for a quick moment before I made my way up."
                  "May I ask why you're here to see me?"
                  She loves back over to Kal before glancing at me again. "Business, Mr. Danielson. If you don't mind, could I please steal a few moments?"
                  I wave my hand in the direction of the elevator. "I'll be right there." She walks in the direction as I make my way towards Marie and Kal. When he places the phone down and scribbles a few things on a notepad, he looks up to me, fear in his eyes. "Don't pull my strings." I give him a stern look before turning around and walking towards the elevator as well. If he thinks his sister or cousin can get in here to meet with me because of him, I'll be damned. I'm letting her up because I happen to have a free spot in my schedule, but I hate when people use connections to meet with me. I'm too busy for that shit. You call, schedule an appointment, and I'll meet with you when available. No way do I ever let people into my office for the sake of knowing someone at the front desk. Family and Cassie, are my two exceptions.
                  Well, until now that is, I guess.
                  "Ms. Braxton, please have a seat," I tell her, pointing to the available chair across from my desk, as I take my own seat. "Why do I have the pleasure of meeting you today?"
                  "Please, call me Miah," she says with a smile. "I help run Mumford and Braxton Corporation, I'm sure you've heard of it."
                  "Yes, they're a great company. Great competition," I admit. They're based out of Seattle, so they aren't a local competition, and that helps me respect the company even more.
                  She nods and her smile spreads. "Yes, that is true. That is part of the reason why I'm here. I'd like our companies to merge."
                  I immediately dismiss the idea. "No, that isn't going to happen. We're doing great as is, and I'd really rather not have any major changes. It could ruin our company completely."
                  "I get why you're concerned," she says. I can sense she isn't worried about it at all. "I brought all the paperwork for you to look over. If all goes as planned, we could both grow our companies into so much more. You have your resources, we have ours, and together, we can combine them. We're in different locations, so that helps too. We can market further, have better finances. Just please look at the charts and tell me your thoughts again. You don't have to decide today, but I'd really like you to think on it."
                  I look over the paperwork she hands me, and it all seems like a great plan but I'm still not sure. The numbers look great, but it'll be great if everything goes the way she has decided it should go. What if something happens and I lose this business my dad has worked so hard to grow? "I'll need to talk with my father and brother, since we make all decisions together. I'll get back to you when I find out."
                  "Of course, Mr. Danielson." She stands up and bends a little towards me over the desk, putting her hand out for me to shake. I can't help the feeling that she is flirting with me, or at least attempting to. She is a looker, that much is for damn sure, but I don't give her the benefit of knowing that.
                  I stand up and accept her hand. "Thank you. Can I have your number so I can call you later? I can’t promise when it'll be,