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Chapter 68

Author: Successful W
last update Petsa ng paglalathala: 2026-09-29 18:33:28

Wren’s POV

My birthday appeared nowhere on the schedule waiting for me at Thornbridge. There were project reviews, two calls, a hospital block I had protected from meetings, and a reminder to sign the completed board records. I preferred it that way. Birthdays had stopped feeling like celebrations long before I became Ivy Sinclair.

I opened the board file before my first meeting, expecting minutes, supporting exhibits, and the evidence Maya and I had submitted against Hale. Near the back sat an
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    Wren’s POVDante stood beside Nora’s bed, waiting for my answer. He had just made my daughter laugh with two ribbons. Now he watched me with the same seriousness he brought to every difficult negotiation.“Seraphina wants to purchase my management and profit rights in our joint project,” I explained, keeping my voice low so Nora could rest. “Thornbridge would retain its existing contract and the fees already agreed upon. She would take over my leading role.”Dante frowned. “Why would you surrender a position you fought to secure? You built those relationships, Ivy. She cannot simply decide to take your place because she has money.”“She made an offer,” I replied, folding my arms. “I haven’t accepted it. But Nora’s next stage of treatment will cost more than the surgery we just went through, and I need enough resources to plan beyond the next hospital bill.”His gaze moved briefly toward Nora before returning to me. “You can delegate your responsibilities while she recovers. Stepping b

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