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Chapter 94 Cary’s POV: Marry Me

Author: Jessica C. Dolan
‘Boss, you’re not answering your phone.’ Miles approached.

‘What’s wrong?’

‘Weatherbys Bank is suspending the second tranche of funding for the Mount Anvil development. They are insisting on a full reassessment.’

I frowned. ‘What the hell are you talking about? Have you spoken to the Vice President? What’s their reason?’

‘I have,’ Miles replied, his gaze flickering towards the silent, watching Abrams family. ‘She said the order came directly from Lochlan Hastings at Velos Capital. The official r
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