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CHAPTER 40: Huge Bouquet of Roses
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2024-10-29 19:42:56RUE
Seated at the head of the conference table, I glanced over the documents before me as the room buzzed with the low hum of discussion. The board meeting was in full swing, and my attention focused on the upcoming launch of Slumberlux's new product next month.
However, my mind was so preoccupied with my conversation with Tysha last night.
Thinking she went home to Charles' house made me go mad so I called her to ease what I was feeling.
She kind of cleared my head a little when she told me she was back in their house. But she did not leave my mind. Even in the middle of our board meeting, all I thought about was her. Damn!
As the discussion progressed in the conference room, one of my employees, Alice, stood to present her report. She cleared her throat and began, "Good morning, everyone. I'm here to update you on the status of the material
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