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Business and Distractions

Penulis: Kave Derry
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-24 10:05:20
CHAPTER 38

DAMEN'S POV

I leaned back in my chair, signing off on yet another high-stakes merger proposal, my eyes skimming the papers in front of me while Madison's voice droned on, listing update after update in her usual efficient tone. "-the deal with Vanguard Holdings is set to be finalized by the end of the week. Their lawyers are still pushing for adjustments on the liquidation clause, but our legal team says it's nothing they can't handle."

I nodded, barely looking up as I flipped to the next document. "Good. Let them know-if they stall past Friday, we're pulling out."

Madison adjusted her glasses. "Understood. Also, the Shanghai project-" My phone vibrated on the desk, cutting her off mid-sentence. I let it ring, uninterested. Madison, used to these interruptions, carried on without missing a beat. "-the contractors need a final green light on the architectural plans. I've scheduled a video call with the lead developer at three-"

The phone vibrated again, more insistent th
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