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Chapter 51: Full compensation will be pursued through legal action

Penulis: Ethan Choi
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-01-25 13:04:48

Ava had no idea that the news she unintentionally leaked earlier could have led to a disaster. As she was about to leave Charleston, she realized she had forgotten her phone charger in the courtyard. Letting out a sigh, she turned the car around and headed back.

The narrow streets were packed with pedestrians and vehicles, a common sight in the small, bustling town that lacked proper urban planning. Cars crawled along at a snail’s pace, testing Ava’s patience as the sun bore down mercilessly on the dusty roads. What should have been a thirty minute drive stretched into an agonizing hour. By the time Ava reached the courtyard, she was simmering with frustration.

As she approached, the scene at the gate stopped her in her tracks. A small crowd had gathered near the entrance, their curious murmurs filling the air. Among them were the two executives she had seen the day before, both visibly anxious. Alexander stood at the center of the commotion, his imposing figure radiating displeasure.
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