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Chapter 769

Penulis: Maureen Green
Aren tried to take Aspen's hand, but she pulled away.

"Aren, I need to understand exactly what I'm fighting against." Aspen's voice trembled slightly. "I'm already dealing with board skepticism and public attacks. If you're keeping secrets from me too..."

"I've never doubted you, Pen." Aren's voice was low. "But there are some things I genuinely can't tell you right now."

Aspen took a deep breath. "Fine. Then we should keep our distance for now, at least until after the board meeting."

"You're pushing me away."

"I'm protecting both of us." Aspen's voice carried exhaustion. "The board is already wavering. I need to completely focus on tomorrow's meeting. If they use our relationship as grounds to strip me of my authority, I won't be able to save the new energy project."

Aren's expression was complex. "You're willing to sacrifice our relationship for the board's trust?"

"Not sacrifice—postpone." Aspen turned to face him. "I need you to understand that Fuller Group is my responsibi
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