The heavy oak doors of the private elevator opened with a soft chime, signaling our arrival at the penthouse suite of Ross Tower. Habang naglalakad kami papasok sa malawak na opisina, ramdam ko pa rin ang pagod at ang kakaibang katahimikan sa paligid. Katatapos lang ng matinding laban sa boardroom, pero parang mas mabigat ang nararamdaman ko ngayon kaysa kanina. "You can sit down, Clara. Relax," Alex said in his deep, controlled voice while loosening the tie around his neck. He walked toward the mini bar and poured himself a glass of whiskey. "We are safe here. Nobody can touch us anymore." Tinitigan ko siya habang umupo ako sa isang mamahaling leather sofa. "Paano mo nagawa 'yon nang ganon kadali, Alex? Akala ko... akala ko matatalo ka nila." Alex took a slow sip from his glass, his dark eyes locking onto mine. "In business, Clara, you never show weakness. Victoria and her allies thought they had the upper hand because of that leaked contract. But they underestimated me. I've
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