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Chapter One Hundred and Thirty-Two

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Damien’s POV

My foot tapped restlessly on the cafe floor as I listened to a well-seasoned nanny drawl about her years of experience and discipline approach. I kept checking my watch, worried I wouldn’t have enough time to prepare for the massive board meeting today.

Hiring staff used to be much quicker. I’d flip through CV pictures like a catalogue and choose the most attractive woman. I learned the hard way that employees are supposed to be functional, not decorative.

Hosting these interviews was the last thing I wanted to do after Celeste’s cruel punishment last night, but Bonnie’s safety came first.

“Thank you, Sophia.” I said when I was satisfied with her competence. “Can you start today? I’ll have my assistant send you the school and home addresses so you can fetch her today.”

“Without a trial? Isn’t that a bit sudden for your–”

I didn’t have time to chat. My company was under fire for plagiarism, and sales were at an all-time low. This board meeting was my last chance to show o
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