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Chapter 67

Author: River Fish
Kenneth gripped his hands tightly as he watched Alexandra's retreating figure with a sinking feeling. He turned to see that Vanessa's face was red with rage.

He felt even more pressured. "V-Vanessa…"

She shot to her feet, her icy gaze fixed toward the direction in which Alexandra had left.

"Alexandra Cooper, huh?" Vanessa vowed to remember that name.

Kenneth said, "Don't be mad. I'll talk to Ms. Cooper again…"

Vanessa didn't spare him a glance as she strode off.

He didn't even get the chance to escort her out, but he didn't think much of it. The woman he admired was supposed to be aloof, so ignoring him was par for the course. He would've passed out from joy if she'd given him a single look.

He still remembered how his heart had raced a week ago when Vanessa had called him. That was why he desperately wanted to help and please her. Now, it looked like he'd messed up.

Kenneth was a little pale as he anxiously headed to Alexandra's office. The woman facing away from the door was
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