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The Marriage Ultimatum

Penulis: Bamie šŸ’•
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-05-02 05:57:56

Liam

Weakness is expensive.

That was the first thing my father taught me.

The second, never let others know where yours lie.

I should have remembered that last night.

ā€œYour numbers are slipping.ā€ My father’s voice cuts through my thoughts.

I was brought back to the boardroom meeting. The table surrounded my executives. None of them were staring. I could see them watching.

They were always watching.

I glanced at the documents before me. Quarter projections, acquisition delays, missed oppor
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