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Chapter 51

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CHAPTER 51

Chapter 51 : My Bullies, my Stepbrothers, My Mates

Carina’s POV

Kowalski was seated. “Carina,” he greeted me with a curt nod. “Shall we begin?”

“Of course,” I replied confidently, placing my materials on the table. Lina slid into a chair near the corner, giving me an encouraging look.

“Before we dive in,” Mr. Kowalski said, “I’d like you to walk us through the sponsorship proposal. Make it clear how this aligns with our company’s goals.”

I took a deep breath and began. “The sponsorship opportunity we’re considering targets our key demographics while opening doors to untapped markets. Our brand visibility will increase significantly, and the partnership’s mutual growth potential is undeniable.”

“And the financials?” one of the board members interjected.

“We’ve run the numbers,” I said, glancing at Lina, who immediately handed out copies of the financial breakdown. “The ROI is projected to be 150% within the first year, with incremental growth thereafter.”

Mr. Kowalski leaned
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