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“Remain bent. It suits you,” Max said, stepping aside to let her enter. Heidi walked in, a laptop tucked under her arm, clear evidence that she hadn’t come just to annoy him. “Sounds like you’re scared,” Heidi teased. “I’m relieved there’s one less girl who enjoys disturbing my peace,” Max replied flatly. “Oh? You miscounted, boss,” Heidi said, barely holding back her laughter. “That sexy Smith babe doesn’t seem to like you.” Max went silent. Heidi instantly knew his jaw had tightened. She had seen him the other night, knocking out endless push-ups because he couldn’t concentrate. Watching Max lose focus was rare, almost impossible. Whatever the Smith girl had done, she had managed to crawl under his skin and stay there. “Get out,” Max said coldly. “Oh, okay. She likes you,” Heidi corrected quickly, already stepping back and preparing to dodge if necessary. “What do you want?” Max asked, irritation sharpening his voice. He was surrounded by annoying people lately, and Heidi had been on