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CHAPTER 125 - A RIVAL

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(Kai’s POV)

“Mr. Wilder, he’s waiting in the executive lounge,” my assistant informed me as I stepped out of the elevator, the sharp echo of my Italian leather shoes cutting cleanly across the polished marble floor.

I gave a curt nod. “Send him in.”

I headed into my office, shrugging off the weight of another meaningless meeting as I loosened my tie and moved to sit behind the desk. The skyline of the city glittered beyond the tall, floor-to-ceiling glass, but my eyes barely registered it. My focus was elsewhere.

Within seconds, the door opened and Matteo entered—always prompt, always composed.

“Matteo.”

“Mr. Wilder,” he greeted with a slight bow of respect, closing the door behind him.

“Report.”

He reached into his coat and pulled out a black folder. “Vivian’s old studio is still listed. No confirmed buyers. But I have the agent’s contact. We can move whenever you’re ready.”

I tapped my fingers against the desk, then looked up sharply. “Reach out to her. Say you’re interested in buyi
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