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Chapter 30: A Shocking Encounter

Author: Crystal L.C
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-11 16:12:24

Taylor woke up early, his mind buzzing with thoughts as he prepared for his first day back at the office since the recent upheavals in his life.

The globe of contracts, business, and schedules appeared as a preferable way of escaping the turmoil of his own life.

The man was well groomed, wearing a well-fitted navy-blue suit, tuxedo, and stepped out of his penthouse with a purpose in his eyes; his black sports car purred to life as he headed towards the cityscape.

In his small office the usual sounds of business filled the air: the clattering of keys on the typewriters, telephone ringing, and low voices of his subordinates.

Taylor let out a deep breath and his shoulders dropped down a notch.

Emily, a businesslike lady in her early thirties who has been his assistant recently, good at making schedules for him, knocked on his door and came in.

“Good morning, Mr. Fury,” Emily said, waving a tablet in her hand. “As per today’s plan, at four o’clock, you have a meeting with Griffins Ind
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