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Chapter 60

Penulis: Joy Eyikimi
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-06-17 23:16:35

The morning after Ethan's dramatic rooftop invasion came as clear as day as if the city itself were providing a new beginning. But there was still unrest raging inside of me.

The penthouse's weak sunshine threw lengthy shadows over my face as I sat at my vanity. Two sealed envelopes were placed in front of me; one had Alexander's personal seal on it, and the other my father's crest.

Each had choices that would determine my course: love or retaliation.

My father handed the envelope to me first. There was an official note inside: A special committee had been formed by Lancaster Industries to discuss taking legal action against Ethan Carter.

The plan called for the rapid severing of Ethan's remaining connections to Reid Industries, restraining orders, and legal lawsuits for slander.

At the bottom was my father's signature, clear and harsh. I now agreed with him since he had demanded clear justice from the start of Ethan's slander campaign.

As I saw Ethan being driven into bankr
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