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25. The Gala
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Jessica
It was the awaited day, the relaunched of the Robinson Finance. It was supposed to be a business relaunched, but somehow the marketing department decided to change it into a gala with a special orchestra performance, extra publicity, and a whole lot of guests.
Tyler said we're showing people that the company was coming back with a bang. But they surely throw a lot of money into it that I was not comfortable with at some stage.
"I still think it's too much, and you wouldn't even let me peek at the cost, and... even Kayleigh couldn't get your finance to show her the rundown."
Tyler looked at me smugly, he looked too damn handsome that I melt in his arms the second he pulled me in.
"The Richardson needs to show off their support, we are taking over what used to be one of the best financial companies in the country. Your father build it well, but your brother mad
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My CEO, My Temptation 35. The Assistant
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