How to incorporate gradient fill in embedded files in Illustrator CC?

I've placed File B (a circle with a gradient fill) inside File A (simple blue background).
When I embed File B the gradient is not treated as a regular fill - instead it gets a weird double mask around it (see attached)
Is there a way to embed and expand a file with a gradient inside of it in such a way that the gradient is preserved as a regular fill?

I will be doing this for multiple files and really need to embed external files to optimize my workflow as opposed to Copy and Paste solution. But I guess if there is not way to avoid the masks I'll just have to do it manually.

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