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Chapter Forty-Five: Bloodlines and Balances
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2025-06-15 08:00:39=Sera's POV=
Sa loob ng boardroom ng ValeCorp, malamig ang aircon pero mas malamig ang mga mata ng mga taong kaharap ko.
Damien stood beside me, sharp in his charcoal suit, exuding the calm confidence I envied. Pero ako, kahit anong tibok ng puso ko, pilit kong pinanindigan ang lakas ng loob.
The meeting was about to begin.
“Ready?” bulong ni Damien habang inaayos ang lapel ng blazer ko.
“Hindi,” sagot ko, mahina pero totoo. “Pero kailangan.”
He gave a short nod, then took his seat beside me.
Isa-isang dumating ang mga board members. Some of them familiar, others were new faces—province investors turned political allies, old friends of my father, and two corporate watchdogs we had invited for transparency.
Carlos Fuentebella, however, was noticeably absent.
“Typical,” bulong ni Damien. “He’s ducking accountability.”
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Veil of Vows: Play The Billionaire's Game Chapter Forty-Five: Bloodlines and Balances
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