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Chapter twenty-two

Penulis: Ammy gold
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-09-25 16:15:51

The companys Boardroom was a Building made of glass and steel, the skyline stretching wide behind Adrian Knight as he entered. His steps were steady, but inside, fire roared through him. The envelope of photos sat heavy in his briefcase, every image of Victoria with Julian Blackwell etched into his mind.

Around the polished table, board members murmured, papers rustled, and Victoria Kane, his COO, sat at the head in his absence, her expression perfectly composed. She looked up as Adrian strode in, her lips curving into the polite smile of a woman who thought she still held control.

You’re late, she said smoothly, gesturing to an empty seat. We’ve been reviewing the latest financial risk assessments

Adrian cut her off, dropping the envelope onto the center of the table. The photographs spilled out, sliding across glossy wood for all to see....

The room went silent.

Victoria’s smile faltered.

Adrian’s voice was calm, but every syllable carried steel. You’ve been meeting wit
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