Chapter 448

Derek's POV

My fingers tapped absently on the table as if their rhythm held some hidden significance.

I thought, 'Look, they're finally showing their true colors.'

As soon as Barclay said that, the gaze of everyone in the conference room instantly focused on him.

Some people showed a look of sudden realization, while others had faces full of anger and doubt.

And I, who was at the center of thi

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