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Chapter 529

Author: Cloud Drop
"People always say that family doesn't mean much when you're gravely ill. And that's not all. They're not even related by blood. They're just lovers."

"If it were me… those assets might keep me happy for a while, but I don't think I could really accept taking care of him for the rest of my life."

The researchers murmured amongst themselves. They thought that they were being quiet. However, Liesel and Elijah could actually hear every single word.

Elijah's face remained calm, but his hand slowly tightened on the armrests.

Liesel's grip also tightened.

She couldn't bear to listen to this.

She turned around, and her gaze was razor-sharp. "All of you, hand in your resignation letters to the HR department. Hardin Group will compensate you accordingly."

Hardin Group didn't need these people.

The employees exchanged glances. The leader of the group flushed. "Ms. Sharp, we—we didn't do anything wrong though…"

They would be crazy to take a few months' worth of severance pay and leave Ha
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