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Chapter 13: Mind Over Matter
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2024-10-29 19:42:56My brows were knitted together, hand rubbing my forehead, as I paced back and forth in front of my bed. My phone was attached to my ear as William spoke to the other side of the line. I was completely frustrated and agitated, at the same time, while I blurted things out to William. My mind couldn't comprehend the stupidity of Hansel. I was so worried that I could feel thin lines of wrinkles marking on my forehead. God Hansel's giving me a headache.
"William, what am I supposed to do?" I asked, problematically.
"You have to make an appearance during their meeting," he ordered.
"Then what am I supposed to say? The two hundred million dollars can't bring back Dad to us?" I frowned, plopping myself on the bed and not even knowing why I said that.
"Stop being dramatic, Lala. It's not about your father now, understand? We need to focus on the company first. I feel like Houstons were conspiring aga
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