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Chapter 32 - Damage Control

Penulis: Anney GW
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-05-24 23:05:30

Amelia’s POV

Rowan studied me with that unreadable expression of his. I couldn’t tell whether he was about to throw me a lifeline or toss me overboard.

"Let’s say I believe you," he said at last, his voice low and deliberate. "The board members won’t be as easy to convince."

"This is a nightmare," I whispered, wrapping my arms around myself.

He stood straighter, shifting into damage-control mode. "Take ten minutes. Pull yourself together. Then meet me in the boardroom. We don’t have time to waste—this is a crisis."

I nodded, barely able to meet his eyes.

"Okay…" My voice came out small. Defeated.

Without another word, he turned and walked out.

I collapsed into the nearest chair, burying my face in my hands. My heart pounded against my ribs.

"Victoria…" I whispered through clenched teeth. "How could you do this to me?"

I reached for my phone with trembling fingers. It buzzed like it was trying to crawl out of my hand.

An anonymous account had posted the fake interview. A massive audie
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