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, ignoring the pleas, and

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he peaceful environment, a stark contrast to the tension I'd left behind. I had

o the US, and what better way to do that than by partnering with Ferrera Holdings? The licensing fee is modest - just

he images and carefully constructed charts. It all looked go

usement. "Generous terms." I dropped the portfolio

gh for him to go stiff. "Didn't mention the supply chain riddled with inconsistencies, the tar

muscle in his jaw twitched."Mr. Romano, those are just misunderstandings, they a

l shoulder your liabilities for a fraction of the return, you've underestima

you don't fully understand the opportunity i'm offering" He

ply him or give him a reaction, he r

r. Romano, I tried to do this the easy way, but since you're

de. Another folowed, then two more. I only cast them

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to use force" One of

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ough Mr. Chen's eyes as he

ore they could lay a finger on

until a satisfying snap echoed in the room. Another charged, but James

d them with skillful precision. The room echoed with groans, but his suit remai

at, avoiding eye contact. I had already wasted enough time with him, so I just tur

out of my thoughts. I snapped my head back in shock, trying to see her face throu

he surprise in my voice, I ha

had a clear view of her. Her hair was hidden in a cap and she had a

it and her shiny long black hair cascaded down as she an her fingers through it. My gaze li

here several times but have never seen her. A face

taring into the lake. Her answer was vague but I didn't press even th

sting." I no

k you're stalking me" She said, her

more discreet, and you'll never know" I smi

expression for any sign of fear, but there was no

ting" I answered he

dded s

s getting chillier, and her clothes weren't thick eno

checking for something, before finally noddding. "Yeah, but

, I'll

while I just stared at

s. My Jacket was draped over her but I could still slightly see her

. Shit! My gaze lingered more than it was meant to. I quickl

." With that,

get your shit togethe

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rs" James handed me the new

and was satisfied

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t was none o

James who was still stand

mine, why was he sudden

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ri's name was not there, I also checked the cameras, b

and he swiftly walked out of the roo

was too mysterious and she had replied v

oing there? Even though it was none of my busi

muttered, gripping the edge of the table. I hated how much I cared. This

d mazes, but there might be more to th