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Chapter Seventeen

Author: Vivi Jeremiah
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AFTER THE MEETING

The boardroom slowly emptied, board members whispering among themselves, still trying to digest what they had just witnessed.

They had expected drama in the meeting, but not like this. Renee had stepped in and made things chaotic.

But, as the room cleared out, one man remained seated at the end of the table…

Bryan Taylor of Taylor Industries.

He hadn’t taken his eyes off Renee since she walked in. A sly, proud smile stayed on his lips as he watched her take charge of her empire.

He waited until Priya stepped out before standing from his seat, and for some reason, Renee remained in the boardroom, waiting for an opportunity to speak to him.

“That was impressive.” He said, his voice deep and calm.

Renee sighed softly, flashed him a small smile, and stood.

“Bryan. I wasn’t expecting to you.” She admitted.

She had only been back for two days but had seen Bryan way more than she had since they left high school.

“Shareholder, remember?” He reminded, and
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