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Chapter 150~ Stepping down

Author: Natie
last update Last Updated: 2024-12-25 13:18:15
[Ryan Kingsley is in his last days and the future of the Kingsley Group remains uncertain.]

[The Kingsley Group’s stocks keep dropping following Ryan’s declining health. Could this be the end of the Kingsley Group?]

[The Kingsley Group is on the verge of collapse as Ryan Kingsley approaches his end.]

The news of Ryan’s deteriorating health spread through the city like an angry wildfire. Ryan was going through his phone, reading the headlines when Lora grabbed his phone from him.

He was better now but to avoid getting another infection, he still stayed in the isolation ward. Lora was there for her daily visit when the internet went crazy with the news of Ryan’s condition.

“I don’t think you should read the news. It will just stress you,” Lora remarked as she put the phone away.

“It’s funny how quickly these reporters get wind of information about me. I’m guessing this is Celeste’s doing,” Ryan replied, his eyes turning cold at the thought. “She just won’t let this go until I make a
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