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Chapter 143

Author: Cozy Season
The manager looked up in surprise. "Ms. Frazier, you're the CEO. It's unusual for the boss to meet with employees. Michael doesn't deserve such an honor."

Normally, just mentioning the penalty clause would make Michael give in.

But this time, he was unexpectedly so disobedient and defiant.

Debra picked up her bag and left the office.

She found out Michael's home address and went over.

Michael's family wasn't rich. In the old neighborhood, Debra's luxury car attracted a lot of attention.

The manager opened the car door for her and offered, "Madam, let me take you there."

"No need. I'll go up myself."

The elderly residents there didn't have elevators. They had to climb the stairs.

Debra reached the third floor and knocked on a rusty door.

Soon, it opened.

A man in casual clothes came into view.

He was tall, tan-skinned, with deep eyes that held a hint of clarity. His height, nearly 6.28 feet, overshadowed Debra by quite a bit. His handsome appearance clearly outshone that of
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