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Chapter Thirteen

Author: High Zee
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-25 00:16:59
Isabella became vexed at the emptiness of the room. She was quite sure that Victor had a hand in what had just happened because she had spoken to journalists who were interested in giving her coverage in her attempt to clear the business's name. But everything suddenly changed.

Victor really wants to see my ruin.

She went into her office thinking about her next line of action. Time is ticking, and if clients don’t see any changes, they may start abandoning the products.

Alexander won’t talk to her, and she can’t even involve the police for fear of what Victor might do to her.

She felt tired and helpless.

She checked the time and then realised she was almost late for a parent-teacher meeting, which Ethan had told her about earlier. She stood up and headed for her son’s school.

She got to the school and saw what seemed like Alexander’s car parked outside.

Alexander was already in the office of the teacher. She joined him, taking a seat close by.

Ethan’s teacher talked about his performa
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