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Knowing Antonio more

Author: Author Destro
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-02 16:06:47

Phoebe’s POV

"Drive faster!" I urged, leaning forward, hoping it would somehow speed up the car. The driver glanced at me in the mirror, then picked up the pace without a word.

I felt a knot in my stomach, my thoughts circling back to the possibility that something was about to go wrong. I had a bad feeling. What could Antonio possibly be planning now? He hadn’t sent any divorce papers yet, but it was clear he was making moves that might threaten my position.

I stared out the window, my thoughts racing. I had worked so hard to become the CEO, but Antonio’s sudden interest in the company, no, MY company, now had me on edge.

When we finally pulled up to the company, I barely waited for the car to stop before jumping out and rushed toward the company.

As I stepped through the doors, I immediately dialed Vivian. The call had barely rung once before I spotted her car pulling up. She stepped out, and I hurried over to meet her.

“What’s going on?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

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