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47. Game Over

Author: HusnaS
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At MJ Corporation.

Asher strolled around his office, circling the couch that sat on the corner.

His eyes accessing the wrapped boxes of gifts, a subtle smile formed on his lips.

He picked up the bouquet of roses and sniffed it, the gentle fragrance bringing a calming effect to his once anxious mind.

Violet would love this.

Honestly, who wouldn't?

Asher had outdone himself this time.

He couldn't imagine that instead of spending the whole day working and attending meetings, he invested all his time in picking out these gifts.

But it would all be worth it.

He couldn't wait to witness the smile on her face as she unwrapped these boxes and went through the gifts.

“Mr. Sydney, I must say that Ms. Hayes is lucky to have you.” James appeared with some document folders.

Staring at the gifts, he nodded in appreciation. “I just wonder how much you admire her.”

“A lot,” Asher admitted.

He'd always admired her ever since they met.

He must have had his own selfish intentions, but he'd nev
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