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Jeffrey expressed his disappointment that she was not transferring to his office, as he had hoped, but assured her that he would still be able to see her regularly from his adjacent office.
Crystal remained composed, her face betraying no emotion as she nodded in response to the Vice President's words.
The atmosphere in Miss Anderson's office suddenly shifted as the ring of her office phone filled the room.
With a quick and polite apology, she excused herself from the conversation to answer the call.
As she picked up the receiver, her professional demeanor remained unwavering as she identified the caller as the President.
"Good Morning, Mr. President; how may I assist you today?" she inquired, ensuring her voice was loud enough for Crystal to overhear.
Before she could respond further, the President inquired about Crystal's presence.
