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Chapter 7: The Confrontation

Author: Joy yen
last update publish date: 2026-09-18 18:39:50

The next morning, sunlight pierced through the glass floor-to-ceiling windows of the Vance Tower boardroom. A tense atmosphere blanketed the room as members of the board sat around the long mahogany table, whispering among themselves.

​At the head of the table sat Don Gustavo, his gold-headed cane resting against his chair. To his left was Marcus Vance, leaning back with a smug, victorious smile while sipping his morning espresso.

​The heavy double doors swung open, and Ezekiel stepped inside.
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