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Chapter 1031

Author: Breaking Wave
His elder brother's management was not good. The Grist Group had actually been in decline for a long time. If it were not for his hard work in supporting it all these years, the Grist Group would not be where it was today.

Just as things were settling down, another issue with a batch of beverage formulas emerged, and now Violet's problem surfaced. Fred did not want to be a pawn for others anymore!

"If he really is Zuko..." he murmured to himself, a faint smile appearing on his face.

Immediately, he picked up the phone and called his assistant, saying, "Book me a table at the same hotel as last time! And find a way to arrange a meeting with Lina Jenner for me…

"Forget it." He changed his mind. "I'll go and meet her myself!"

Lina had been cautious of everyone from the Grists because of Violet, so going to meet her in person would show his sincerity.

After hanging up, Fred went to the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror, tidying his hair and smiling in satisfaction.

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