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Chapter 82: The replacement II

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Adrian POV

I looked up from my desk, annoyed at the interruption. "What news? And where are your manners? Don't you see I have company?"

Joshua barely glanced at Emma before turning back to me. "There's a video going viral. It's Bennett Corporation. Evelyn just announced that Vincent Hayes is making a major investment in her company. The video is everywhere. Everyone is talking about it."

I felt something freeze inside me. Vincent Hayes? Bennett Corporation?

No. That wasn't possible.

I knew Vin
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