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Chapter 10

Author: Sparkee
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"Mum, Dad, I would like to head the Paris branch and I will be leaving tomorrow,” Alicia said to her parents.

She gulped, hoping they would accept. She knew the decision was a sudden one but she had no other option at the moment.

She was done with the letter and had sent it through her bodyguard. She didn't want him barging into her place any sooner.

"So soon? You didn't discuss this with me and your father for months."

Mr Dickson looked at her. His boys had informed him. She had been avoiding Alex for days now. What was going on?

Well if it would take her away from the George family, it was fine by him.

"Let her be. She isn't a child anymore as she often says. This would be a whole new experience for her as she would be doing this as a startup. Let her learn. I will arrange the jet now for her."

"Richard, am I missing something here or have you just sent our daughter away just like that?"

"I am all for her peace of mind. Let her get away from this toxic environment."

"Toxic? I have n
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