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Chapter 8

Penulis: Aurelia
Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and the city entered its rainy season.

Half a month ago, Anderson Group officially declared bankruptcy. George, who was once the high-and-mighty rising star of the business world, was now crushed under tens of billions of dollars in debt.

In a last-ditch attempt at survival, he prepared a humble proposal and brought it to the gates of Talbot Estate. It belonged to the Talbots, the wealthiest family in the country.

The rain came down in sheets.

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