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Chapter 5

Author: Heisen Steele
Keira had stayed by my side without a status or a promise, giving everything to support my career. Honestly, in my past life, she was the main reason I had remained the wealthiest man in the country.

And me? I treated her like some opportunist and never even looked her in the eye.

Guilt twisted through my chest as I met Keira's gaze, filled with apology. "I was supposed to pick you up. Never thought it'd be you who had to come find me instead."

Tears spilled from my eyes before I could stop them.

Keira's eyes were clear and filled with heartache as she sighed softly. "Why are you crying? I'm here, aren't I?"

Just as she finished speaking, there was a sharp whoosh—and she collapsed to the floor. I looked up in shock and saw Monica standing over us, gripping a fire extinguisher in her hands.

She glared at us like a madwoman and growled, "Orlando, I was just asking for a bit of skin, not your damn life! And you're here whispering sweet nothings with another woman right in front of m
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