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FIRE AND ICE

Author: Verity Cart
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-17 15:24:37

The news about King’s decision to bring in Laura to the company has spread like wild fire in just two days. Almost everyone in the company were ecstatic to hear about it. Brian was the happiest in fact. He loved that his best friend—King— was now a responsible family man.

The board members were still finalizing the decision. King didn’t just want to invite Laura into the building so she could be aware of her new position. He wanted to make it a surprise. Brian was on the same page as him. But when Chase was asked about his opinion he couldn’t mask his disgust.

King knew Chase had always been a double sword human. But right now? He was beginning to relate with him with caution. He had his eyes on him. He also had Detective Marshal on him.

The two people who were livid and went bunkers on the news were Karl and Chase. They hated that King could make such a bold step and among that, other investigations and decisions that put both men at risk.

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