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Chapter 8

Author: Maroon Cypress
It took less than ten minutes for stock prices to go from limit up to limit down. Countless calls bombarded Dad's phone, all from the board of directors, shareholders, business partners, and more.

However, Dad didn't pick up a single call.

He just stared intently at me like he was staring at a monster.

"Why…"

His voice was hoarse.

"I brought you up for 20 years… Why are you doing this to me?"

"You brought me up for 20 years?"

I felt like I'd just heard the funniest joke in my life.

"Sure
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