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Chapter 129: A War of Wits
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The morning sun seeped through the curtains, painting the room in warm hues. Emma stirred awake, her body still sore from the long night of planning and strategizing with Ethan. As she sat up, she glanced over at the papers scattered across the table—a testament to how deeply they were both entrenched in fighting for the company’s future.Ethan was already awake, seated in his wheelchair near the window. He held a cup of coffee in one hand while staring out at the skyline. His profile, strong and stoic, seemed lost in thought.“Morning,” Emma said softly, her voice breaking the quiet.Ethan turned slightly, his usual guarded expression softening when he saw her. “You’re up early.”She smirked, stretching her arms. “You mean early for someone who was up until 3 a.m. devising battle strategies?”A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Touché.”Emma stood, pulling on a robe as she walked over to him. “What’s on your mind?”Ethan’s gaze remained fixed on the city. “Just thinking
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