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Chapter 7

Author: Rusty Lane
Connor finally panicked.

After reading the contract award notice, he turned and walked away.

But when he reached the door, I called out to him. "Mr. Hooper, you forgot your agreement."

I tossed the acquisition agreement at him.

The papers scattered all over the floor.

He didn't pick them up. "Talia, don't celebrate too soon. Hooper Group won't collapse over 4.2 billion dollars."

I nodded. "Of course. I never planned to collect only 4.2 billion dollars."

His steps stopped for a moment.

But he sai
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