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Chapter 13.

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Romance writers Have Their Way after all.

“Honestly, I know Father constantly pushes you, but that is always secretly. This is a blatant push like he doesn't care what anyone thinks anymore. Do you know how audacious you have to be to tell shareholders that you don't feel like your son is capable enough?” She questioned over the phone.

I was perplexed too. Older Mr.Falcon looked like he cared so much about image, but for him to be doing this now, he didn't care anymore.

“Don't worry about it Loraine. Believe me when I say I was ready for whatever, so I made a ton of kill safes. I didn't get this far, just to be careless.” He assured his sister.

“I am so sorry that Dad is so cruel to you. Anyway, I know you got this. Just wanted to give you a heads-up that the meeting is in an ho
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