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desire beyond the contract

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last update ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2026-02-07 03:48:44

Lucas's pov

Matt always preferred sneak attacks.

If he felt coming at you head on wasn't going to cut it,he went for your foundations - allies, your credibility and social standing.. your livelihood too. So when Adrian barged into my office with that look on a Monday morning,I already knew.

“Now,as you probably know,” Adrian started, dropping his tablet onto my desk,

“It's Matt and No it's not a coincidence...at all.”

I braced myself as I leaned back, folding my arms slowly.

“What did he do th
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  • THE BILLIONAIRE'S BEAUTIFUL MARIONETTE    desire beyond the contract

    Lucas's pov Matt always preferred sneak attacks.If he felt coming at you head on wasn't going to cut it,he went for your foundations - allies, your credibility and social standing.. your livelihood too. So when Adrian barged into my office with that look on a Monday morning,I already knew.“Now,as you probably know,” Adrian started, dropping his tablet onto my desk,“It's Matt and No it's not a coincidence...at all.”I braced myself as I leaned back, folding my arms slowly.“What did he do this time?”.“Four investors,” Adrian said.“Three long-term, one recent. All reconsidering their stance with us out of the blue. And one huge logistics client just delayed renewing their contract and guess who had a private meeting with their board yesterday?”.I exhaled through my nose. Yup, there it was. His onslaught in full throttle behind whatever bullshit he sold to the media earlier.Matt Richards didn't make too much noise. He just played his cards ruthlessly.“A hostile takeover?” I murm

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