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Chapter 66: United Fonts

Penulis: Lois
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-02-17 00:18:12

Bella pov

"Fine, but I want final approval on all PR statements."

"Done, and I want you to review the legal strategy against Jade and Richard."

We spent the next hour going over details, falling into the easy rhythm of business discussion. This I could handle, Caleb the CEO was someone I could spar with professionally without the emotional complications.

"The board meeting is at 2:00 tomorrow at Black Tower," Caleb said as we wrapped up. "I'll send a car."

"I have my own car."

"I know, but arr
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