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Chapter Thirty-TwoCongratulations.Emily and Rosie were still sitting, immersed in their conversation, when Emily’s phone vibrated again.She picked it up and tapped the notification, her breath catching slightly as she opened the email. As soon as she saw the sender’s name — Graham’s Company — she jumped to her feet, excitement breaking through her composure.“What is it?” Rosie asked, smiling. “You’re killing me with suspense.”“Don’t worry,” Emily replied, struggling to contain her smile. “I’ll read it to you.”She cleared her throat and began.---Dear Emily,We are pleased to inform you that, after careful consideration, you have been selected for the position of Sales Manager at Graham’s Company, effective on the 15th of this month.Your performance, professionalism, and dedication throughout the selection process distinguished you, and we are confident you will be a valuable asset to the team in this role.Further information regarding your responsibilities, reporting structur

Chapter Thirty-FourEmily came home from work and collapsed into the armchair, her bag slipping from her shoulder and her shoes tossed carelessly aside.The long hours, unspoken worries, and silent battles of the day finally weighed heavily on her shoulders, relentless and exhausting.Rosie came out to meet her. “What’s wrong?” she asked, approaching Emily.“At this point, I don’t know… I’m just doing my best to survive and hoping I’ll manage,” she replied.“What happened at work?” Rosie asked.“I don’t know… I have mixed feelings about this job right now,” she said, yawning widely.“You seemed stressed. I don’t think this is good news, but tell me,” Rosie responded.“Hmmm… it’s a long story, but I’ll summarize it for you,” Emily said.“I’m listening,” Rosie replied.“Well… I arrived, and they showed me my office. Later, my boss came and said a few things… I don’t know if I’m exaggerating, but Helen, who showed me my office, told me not to worry, that Graham’s is a good place to work

Chapter Thirty-SixHolding StrongShe couldn’t help but notice the way his eyes lingered on her, following her every movement as if she were the only person in the room.A sharp thought flashed through her mind: did he really think she would crumble after all this? That she would break?She pushed the thought away almost immediately.She refused to let him occupy her mind. She was here to work, nothing more, nothing less.Yes, he was the biological father of her two beautiful children, but he had made his position painfully clear. He wanted nothing to do with them… or with her.“That would be wonderful. Graham’s Company would be delighted to move forward with this fruitful partnership,” she said, her smile wide and controlled.She did her best to appear as professional as possible, even though her heart was racing beneath her calm exterior.All her willpower was summoned to resist the pressure of having to work closely with the man she had once loved—the man with whom she had shared a

Chapter Thirty-EightThe meeting between Glams Enterprises and Graham’s was progressing much faster than she had expected. It had already been a month, and the product was set to launch today.She dressed carefully, wanting to look her best, ready to face the day.She suddenly froze when she heard a familiar voice call her name.“How are you?” he asked.She turned and saw Liam.She was stunned.Why on earth was he asking her that?She didn’t want to appear bitter or give him the impression that she had heard what he had said earlier.She completely ignored him and walked straight toward the conference room.The audacity.She walked in, took a seat, and listened to the main speaker’s presentation.The conference ended, and she stood up, ready to leave, when she felt someone grab her hand.“Can you please let go of the past?”She turned around and, without hesitation, delivered a resounding slap across his face.“Don’t you ever lay your filthy hands on me again!” she shouted.At that ex

Chapter FortyRosie arrived at the meeting location right on time. The moment she stepped in, her eyes immediately found Rodrick, already seated and waiting.She recognized him quickly and immediately looked for the spot where he was sitting.Is he always this punctual? she wondered, a gentle smile forming as she noticed how relaxed he seemed.She approached and took a seat beside him, her movements calm despite her racing heart. She couldn’t help but notice how his gaze lingered on her a moment longer than necessary before finally breaking the silence.“Welcome,” he said calmly.“Thank you,” she replied softly.“Would you like to order something?” he asked.“Um… just water, that’s fine,” she answered.Rodrick signaled the waiter, requesting fresh water for both of them, then turned his full attention back to her.He began by sharing how Graham’s Enterprises had started from nothing—the early days marked by uncertainty, risk, and long sleepless nights. Gradually, through consistency a