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Chapter Sixteen

Author: Lee
last update Last Updated: 2025-12-20 19:19:22
Adrian's POV

I sat behind my desk, the neatly stacked documents in front of me requiring my signature. I picked up my phone and tapped Liam’s number.

“Liam, come to my office,” l told him the moment the call connected, his tone calm but carrying an unmistakable edge.

There was a pause on the other end. “Now?” Liam’s voice sounded reluctant, almost wary.

“Yes, now,” l replied bluntly. “We need to settle this business deal once and for all.”

Minutes later, Liam walked in, trying to look conf
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