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How Men Destroyed Society Began with Petty Privileges
Let’s talk about ‘that guy’ that thinks he’s always right.
I thought Rowan was the cutest guy on earth when he walked into our meeting with a lingerie company hiring me as their spokesperson. He was the campaign manager. I was going to work with him on a daily basis.
With his charming demeanour, it would be a waste if women weren’t drooling over him. I was captivated by his scent within two minutes as he briskly made eye contact with me across the table.
Sure, Jess. Go for it. I thought.
When he asked me out for lunch, I accepted. Oh, he knew I was already gushing over him, alright! But he acted like a real gentleman.
Throughout the meeting, my heart kept racing at the sound of his voice. When we were finally alone, I thought I was losing my balance standing close to him. I would fidget and adjust my shoes to be sure I wasn’t standing on something.
Now we were at the restaurant, sitting right next to me, his gaze felt like a stab to my chest. I could barely breathe. To get hold of my grip, I drank the full glass of water in front of me in one gulp.
He smirked.
I bet he was having his fun at my expense. In my embarrassment I said, “I was…
