Chapter 111

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As I pulled up to Eduardo's sprawling estate, I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me. The last time I had seen him, he had tried to convince me to sell my shares in our joint business venture. I had refused then, but now he had new demands, and I wasn't sure if I was ready to hear them.

But at this point, I really didn't care very much. I just wanted to get this over with and leave this damned state for good. Standing in front of the door and taking a few deep breaths, I promised myself to be on my absolute best behavior today. I couldn't risk antagonizing him and making the situation worse for myself.

I rang the doorbell and waited nervously for someone to answer.

The door finally swung open and burly looking guard in a black suit walked out.

"Miss Montgomery?" He asked

"Yes."

"Raise your arms please, this will be brief." He replied, waving a sleek, black metal detector around me.

As I raised an eyebrow inquisitively, he face an apologetic smile. "Standard proced