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Chapter 28: Cracks in the empire.

Author: Ejiofor_Dorcas
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-06 21:25:41

Adrian POV

The iPad shattered against the wall with a satisfying crash, pieces of glass and metal scattering across the expensive carpet. I turned to face my trembling secretary, Linda, who was still standing by my desk with a stack of papers clutched to her chest.

"Is this the only thing you can procure for me?" I demanded, my voice cold and sharp. "I set you to a simple task - compile a comprehensive report on Bennett Corporation's current investors and board members - and this is what you bring me? Three pages of basic information I could have found on the internet?"

"I'm sorry, Mr Whitmore," Linda stammered, her hands shaking so badly the papers rustled. "I called everyone I could think of, but most people weren't willing to share detailed information about Bennett Corporation's internal structure. They said it was confidential and—"

"I don't want excuses," I interrupted. "I want results. Do you understand the difference?"

"Yes, sir. I'm so sorry. I'll try again—"

"Just leave," I
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