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Chapter 138: Preparation

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Gina’s POV

The moment my phone rang, I had a feeling it was her.

Elena.

I hesitated for a second before answering, already bracing myself for whatever tantrum she was about to throw.

"Are you out of your damn mind, Gina?!" she snapped the moment I picked up.

I exhaled slowly, keeping the phone away from my ear as she continued her rant.

"You went against everything we planned! Terminating the partnership with Julian? Firing Lily? What the hell are you thinking?!"

I remained silent, letting her vent.

"I trusted you to play your part," she hissed. "Now you’re just making things worse! Do you realize what you've done? Do you understand the consequences—"

"Are you finished?" I finally cut in, my tone calm, but cold.

There was silence on the other end, as if she wasn’t expecting me to interrupt.

"Listen to me, Elena," I continued, standing up from my bed and walking toward the window. "I don’t take orders from you. I never have. And as for the blackmail—" I let out a qu
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