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CHAPTER 49

Author: Lauren
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ARIA’S POV

“I usually do this all the time with everyone here and they never object. If you don’t like, then I won’t.”

The audacity of this old man! He must have tried it on the juniors and they will not dare speak against him, but I know my place on the organization chart. If he is a project manager then I am the general manager.

It is actually fun to see how they are behaving with me because they do not know that I am Neal’s sister. If they had known, perhaps they would have been bootlickers—from what I observed.

“The office needs some rules and regulations in place I guess.”

As my statement reverberated through the room, I could sense the shock rippling through the assembled individuals.This is my brother’s company and anyone creating issues around here won’t be spared.

With a firm resolve, I made it clear that any further disruptions or challenges would not be tolerated. This was not simply a matter of personal pride or ego—it was a matter of upholding the integrity and profession
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