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Chapter 112 Date Me

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last update Last Updated: 2023-11-06 18:50:12
"Do you think I have a choice?" she asked.

She was new here. If she didn't have the results to back herself up, those old geezers would never submit to her.

"Director Walker's only being demanding because he doesn't want me to be president. If I had backed down, there's no telling how they'll keep making things difficult.

"So I might as well assert dominance," Grace explained.

"But this bet is too risky. Director Walker was that arrogant because he knows you can't possibly increase company performance by that much."

Grace grunted in agreement. "What's done is done. Now, all that's left to do is roll up our sleeves and make it happen."

David was on her side as always. "Don't worry, Ms. Lewis. I'll do my best to help you."

"That's all I need to hear."

Word about what had happened during the board meeting spread like wildfire throughout Amirate Corporation. Soon enough, everyone was talking about it.

When Timothy heard the news, he was a little surprised. "Is it true? Is Milady r
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