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Chapter 17

Author: Summer Forest
After returning to Port Ardley, I invested in a new company. It was small, but the team was full of ideas. I looked over their product and spoke with the founder a few times before deciding to put my money in.

Benjamin asked whether I wanted his help.

I smiled and shook my head. "Let me try this on my own."

For the next few months, I was run off my feet. I visited factories, met with clients, and revised proposals. Doors were slammed in my face, and people mocked me openly.

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