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Chapter 36

Author: Love Berries
Aurora’s heartbeat quickened even more, and her face burned as if it were on fire.

She turned away, lowering her voice. "It’s really nothing, just a small injury."

"Small injury?" Lucas’ one carried a trace of restrained anger.

"Your face is this swollen, and you’re still calling it ‘just a small injury’? Tell me exactly what happened."

Left with no choice, Aurora recounted everything that had happened at the company.

As Lucas listened, his expression grew darker, his aura turning ice-cold.

Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and called his assistant. "Look into a man named Chuck Mills."

His voice was sharp, authoritative, completely different from his usual calm and composed demeanor.

Aurora watched him, her emotions tangled.

"Lucas…" She tugged lightly at his sleeve before sighing and shaking her head. Her voice carried a hint of exhaustion.

"Let it go. There’s no need to stir up more trouble. I’m fine, I didn’t really suffer any losses."

She didn’t wan
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