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Chapter 8

Author: Mr. Egg Tart
Howard's expression was grim, and there was an obsessive glint in his eye.

"Did you come here for him? When did you meet him? When did you decide to study overseas? Why didn't you tell me? What does my proposal mean to you, then? What do I mean to you? Are you playing me like a fiddle?"

I turned to the senior beside me and politely asked him to leave.

"You're overthinking it. I left for myself. It has nothing to do with anyone else. Besides, I don't think you're in any position to question me. Which of the things you've done isn't worse than this?"

Howard froze. "What have I done?"

Clearly, he didn't want to think of what he'd done.

I said coldly, "I know everything about what happened with you and Melissa. If you like her that much, then find her an internship elsewhere. Even if she can't land anything, you're the heir to the Chapman fortune.

"You're rich enough to support her. Why are you trying to dump her in our company? Do you think the Reed Corporation is a trash coll
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