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CHAPTER 9: GETTING A FEW THINGS STRAIGHT
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No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy CHAPTER 11: LUNCH GOES AWRY
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No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy CHAPTER 13: COMPARING NOTES
~ MARIA BELGRAVE~ “I know that’s why I said no. Don’t worry that won’t be happening. Now, I must deal with the board after my father insisted on making David an advisor. The board must hate that David has access to the company’s secrets. If they find out I’m connected to him this entire time; I’ll never gain their confidence. Add in I’ve no access to his company like he has mine. They must be glad Sabrina has no connection to the company.” I had to show the board that he wasn’t taking or stealing from the company. I leaned against the sink counter. There must be a way. “Maria, that’s senseless. Why would your father have him advise you but marry Sabrina. It would make more sense if you married him, and he advised you. You know a power couple. You don’t think it’s Jacqueline screwing up your father’s wishes?” Her logic was overwhelming, but I avoided pondering it. We had to go into the meeting and speak to Mr. Skylar. I never met him, unsure of his demeanor.
No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy CHAPTER 14: LUNCH DATE REPORT
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No More Sweet Sugar Baby For You Daddy CHAPTER 17: TELL ME FATHER
~ DAVID HARGROVE ~ While on break; the lawyer’s assistant delivered a package. “I’ve a delivery for Ms. Bell. Miss, it’s from the real estate firm. They assure me the property is ready. The staff arrive tomorrow. Everything’s here, with the keys. If you need anything related to your discussion with Mr. Edwards, I’m here to assist you.” I heard the assistant’s soft-spoken words; I’m almost certain my Bella Bell is hiding her identity, and the lawyer knows. Now, is she hiding from her family? Someone at Belgrave Tech. Me? Or another reason? Was Jake correct? Is Maria afraid I’ll toss her aside once I have Belgrave Tech, like I planned with Sabrina? Fuck. I must lock her down. If I talk to her now, she won’t listen or stay. She hasn’t touched her lunch. I didn’t bring it to her for her to ignore it. Maria’s supposed to eat it. I’ve been debating on mentioning it. But after Chris’s asshole remarks, it might sound
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