Call me when you hate me - The Kiss That Got Me Hired?

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📞 Call Me When You Hate Me

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Episode 1 — "The Kiss That Got Me Hired?"

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Rain poured over the streets of New York City.

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Inside one of the most luxurious hotels in Manhattan, music echoed through the grand ballroom.

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The annual welcome party for new employees of AstraVex Media was in full swing.

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Champagne glasses clinked.

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Executives laughed.

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Employees mingled nervously.

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And in the middle of all of it—

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Liam Hart regretted his life choices.

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Twenty-six years old.

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Newly hired Creative Director.

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Recently dumped.

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And currently staring at his third glass of whiskey.

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His best friend, Scarlett Monroe, snatched the glass away.

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"Three drinks in twenty minutes?"

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Liam groaned dramatically.

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"My ex got engaged."

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"To the guy he cheated on you with."

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"Exactly."

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Scarlett sighed.

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"You need therapy."

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"I need revenge."

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"You need water."

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"I need another drink."

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Scarlett refused.

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"No."

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Liam stood up.

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"Fine. I'll get it myself."

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Bad decision.

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Very bad decision.

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Because Liam had one unfortunate habit.

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When drunk—

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he became emotional.

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And stupid.

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Mostly stupid.

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As he walked through the crowd, his vision became blurry.

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People looked similar.

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Voices blended together.

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Then—

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he saw him.

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Tall.

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Black hair.

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Expensive black suit.

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Broad shoulders.

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Standing near the balcony.

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From behind...

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he looked exactly like his ex.

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Liam stopped walking.

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His eyes narrowed.

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No.

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No way.

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Was this jerk seriously attending his company's party?

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After ruining his life?

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Unacceptable.

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Completely unacceptable.

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Fueled by heartbreak and alcohol, Liam marched toward the mysterious man.

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The stranger was speaking to several investors.

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Calm.

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Collected.

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Powerful.

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Liam didn't care.

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He grabbed the man's arm.

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Hard.

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The conversation stopped.

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Investors blinked.

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The stranger slowly turned around.

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Sharp features.

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Cold dark eyes.

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Handsome.

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Terrifyingly handsome.

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But Liam's drunk brain didn't process that.

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Instead, he pointed dramatically.

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"You!"

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The stranger raised an eyebrow.

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"...Me?"

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Liam scoffed.

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"Who else?!"

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Scarlett appeared from nowhere.

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Already horrified.

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"Oh no."

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Liam ignored her.

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"You cheat on me..."

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He poked the man's chest.

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"You leave me..."

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Another poke.

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"And now you're here pretending to be successful?!"

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The ballroom had gone silent.

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Employees stared.

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Executives stared.

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Even the musicians stopped playing.

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Scarlett wanted to die.

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The stranger simply watched Liam quietly.

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Expression unreadable.

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Then Liam suddenly looked sad.

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Really sad.

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His voice became softer.

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"I loved you, idiot."

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Scarlett covered her face.

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Please stop.

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Please stop.

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Unfortunately—

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Liam wasn't finished.

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He grabbed the stranger's tie.

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Pulled him down slightly.

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And kissed him.

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Right there.

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In front of everyone.

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Five seconds.

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Ten seconds.

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Complete silence.

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Then Liam pulled away.

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Blinking.

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Waiting.

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Waiting for his ex to apologize.

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Instead—

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the stranger looked mildly amused.

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Then asked calmly,

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"Are you done?"

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Liam frowned.

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Wait.

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That voice sounded different.

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Scarlett whispered,

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"Liam."

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"What?"

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"That's not Nathan."

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Liam blinked.

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"What?"

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She pointed shakily toward a framed photograph hanging near the entrance.

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It showed the stranger shaking hands with company executives.

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Underneath was a title.

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ADRIAN CROSS

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Chief Executive Officer

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Liam looked at the photograph.

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Then at the stranger.

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Then at the photograph again.

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His soul left his body.

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"No."

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Scarlett nodded.

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"Yes."

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"No."

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"Yes."

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Liam wanted to disappear.

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Immediately.

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The stranger adjusted his tie.

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Still surprisingly calm.

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Then extended a hand.

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"Adrian Cross."

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A pause.

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"Our CEO."

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Liam stared.

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Face completely pale.

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Adrian tilted his head slightly.

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Then a faint smirk appeared.

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Interesting.

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Very interesting.

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"Mr. Hart."

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Liam nearly cried.

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"Y-Yes?"

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Adrian's dark eyes studied him carefully.

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"You kiss strangers often?"

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Liam whispered,

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"I want to resign."

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Adrian smiled.

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For the first time that night.

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Dangerous.

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Beautiful.

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And impossible to read.

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"You won't."

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Liam blinked.

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"What?"

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Adrian leaned closer.

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Voice low enough that only Liam could hear.

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"Because tomorrow..."

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He glanced toward the gossiping employees.

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"...you're going to help me solve a very inconvenient problem."

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Liam frowned.

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"What problem?"

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Adrian looked directly into his eyes.

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Then said the words that would ruin Liam's peaceful life forever.

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> "Everyone thinks we're dating now."

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To Be Continued... 🖤📞103Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBFmiBScvlw

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