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She quickly stepped out from behind her desk as she said, "Leo.." but was cut off by him.

"Mr. Ward." he corrected with a clenched jaw.

"Mr. Ward, this woman claims to be here with you. I am calling security right now to remove her from the premises." she scrambled as she walked back behind her desk.

Leo spoke up before she had the chance to dial any number. "Hannah is the new senior engineer, so she will not be removed from the premises." he said with a smile as I looked at him.

"Mr. Hayes did not inform me that he hired a new senior engineer. Or that we were looking for one." she said as she looked at him confused.

"That is because I hired her not Robert." he replied as he tried to hold in a laugh.

"But sir you have never hired anyone. Mr. Hayes does that for you." she said equally as confused at he look on his face.

"Well then I suggest that you understand how valuable Hannah is to the company. She was offered a job here after she solved the problem at Antino's newest project. Not that I have to explain myself to you, Ms. Keys, but I suggest that you show her a great deal of respect before you get fired." Leo said as the smile dropped from his face.

He did not say anything more as he lead me to the elevators. We went up to the top floor. When we exited, the whole floor went silent. I could tell that news traveled fast as we walked to Leo's office. When we walked in, he instructed his assistant to bring Mr. Hayes to his office. Leo lead me to a chair that was over looking the city below. I sat in at as he sat in his chair at his desk the chair that I was in had a high back and angled so that I couldn't see the door or Leo's desk. I heard him typing away at his keyboard for a few minuets while I took a picture of the amazing view. I stayed in my seat when I heard someone enter Leo's office. The typing on his keyboard stopped when the foot steps stopped.

"Mr. Ward." the newcomer said.

"Hello Robert." Leo said in friendly tone.

"So we are on first names basis now. Is this not about work that you called me in for?" Robert asked Leo.