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Chapter Sixteen

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Chapter Sixteen

Katherine stepped into the boardroom, her eyes scanning the tense room. Her heart immediately slammed against her chest realizing everyone was there.

Every single staff member in the company, seated or standing in stiff silence, all facing the same direction, which was the door she’d just walked through. The only ones missing were Mr. Rogers, their boss, and Myles, the company’s accountant.

Her eyes found Ariana immediately. But this time, her best friend didn’t smile or run into her arms like she usually did. Instead, Ariana stood still, arms crossed tightly across her chest, eyes filled with pity.

Pity? A cold sweat broke out on Katherine’s skin. Ariana never pitied anyone. Not even when her own world was falling apart. She’d rather crack a joke or say something wild to lift your spirits than ever wear that expression.

Something was wrong.

“What the hell are you doing there, standing?” Grace, the secretary, barked, pushing up from her seat. “You bitch! This’s all y
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