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Chapter 173

Author: Cozy Season
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Once upon a time, the Frazier Group was a formidable enterprise. In recent years, they had maintained an appearance of success, but only a few insiders knew the truth behind their facade.

"Debra, come sort out these documents."

The cold voice of a middle-aged woman reached her ears, snapping her out of her thoughts.

"Sure, Carole," Debra replied, standing up and beginning to sort through the files.

It was her first day of internship, assigned by her school to one of the Nichols Group's partners. Outsiders thought Tyson Enterprises had little economic dealings with the Nichols Group, but in reality, their growth over the years had everything to do with the Nichols Group.

Their partnership was far from ordinary, and had it not been for her recent investigations, Debra wouldn't have known about their deep ties. It seemed Juan had quite a few backup plans.

The internship was tedious, and her tasks were basic odd jobs.

Her phone buzzed with a message from Michael, who had sent a pho
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