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Chapter 626

Author: Daisy Lady
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The atmosphere in the Cross Enterprise boardroom was oppressive, the air thick with tension. Executives sat around the long, polished mahogany table, their gazes fixed nervously on their documents or the sleek screen displaying the quarterly figures. No one dared to make a sound, and even the faintest shuffle of paper seemed deafening in the silence.

They were waiting. Waiting for him.

The door opened, and Damien Cross strode in, his presence commanding the room instantly. Dressed in a perfectly tailored black suit with a crisp white shirt and a dark tie, he radiated an aura of power and authority that made even the most seasoned executives feel small. His sharp jawline and piercing dark eyes, cold and calculating, scanned the room with a precision that seemed to strip away any pretense or façade.

“Good morning, Mr. Cross,” The executive greeted him.

Shane, who was standing at his side and handed him a leather-bound folder. Damien nodded curtly, his expression unreadable as he flipped
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