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Chapter Seventy One

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Chapter Seventy One : Marry You

Veronica’s POV

"The boss wants to see you," my colleague informed me, their voice neutral. But my heart raced like a runaway train, pounding in my chest like a drum. Why would Bruno, my ex-lover and the bane of my existence, want to see me? What could he possibly want now, after all this time?

My mind raced with worst-case scenarios, my anxiety spiking with every passing second. I felt like I was walking into a trap, like I was being summoned to the principal's office for some unknown transgression. My palms grew sweaty, my mouth dry, as I reluctantly made my way to Bruno's office. What was he going to do now?

As I approached Bruno's office, my heart sank. The door was closed, and I could feel a sense of foreboding emanating from within. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should just turn around and flee. But my curiosity got the better of me. What could Bruno possibly want?

I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. "Enter," Bruno's voice b
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