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Control Is Taken, Not Given

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last update publish date: 2026-05-03 20:41:06

The noise in the investor hall rose again.

Not loud.

But sharp.

Focused.

Dangerous.

Because now there was a new problem—

A legal one.

The court had placed a temporary hold on Aurora Gray’s executive rights.

That meant one thing.

She could not act as the head of the company.

Not officially.

Not legally.

Victor stood still, watching her.

Waiting.

Because this—

Was the moment most people broke.

Aurora didn’t move.

Her mind was fast.

Clear.

Cold.

She understood the situation completely.

The court h
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